Not as good as the first book. I think it was because there was less personal stake in it for Charlotte. It made it harder to really identify with her, when it just felt like she could turn into superwoman whenever. That rush of fear I got with her in the first book was missing here, and like Charlotte I knew she wasn't in any real danger. The writing was on point and concise, with good character building but a little of the heart got left behind. 3 out of 5 stars.