This book is a primary example of an amazing sequel.

It immediately picks up after events that occurred in "The Queen's Choice" and has our heroine, Anya in one of the most damaging wars within herself.

We see a lot more from the Ivanova perspective, there's more Zabriel, plentiful Tom/Anya chemistry and many surprise appearances.

It's last two chapters were haunting and although the outcome of "The Empty Throne" had been predicted by the Great Redwood in the previous instalment, nothing could've prepared me for the result of the last few chapters, nor could the predictions never have hoped to unveil such an intricately woven plot as fascinating as this.

Please note: Drunk Anya and Ione are amazing!