This second books remains just as well written a romantasy as the first. And again I say, thank goodness for that. In a slew of poorly written market-flooding romantasies, this is a breath of well-written fresh air. It had a really steady forward pace, like there was constantly a new journey/reveal/plan/battle, etc. Non-stop, but steady. The romance piece, between Oraya and Raihn, was very parallel to the first one. At times, I was frustrated that they were re-living the same song and dance/push and pull. BUT more than that, I was actually impressed with the way Broadbent kwpt it as nuanced and compelling as she did, not falling for the easy "get back together," because Raihn's choice(s) at the end of the first book did put him into that much of a trust hole with Oraya. Speaking of her: I loved her trajectory. Learning and coming to trust her own power, on her own, coming to terms with her past, and owning her future in a way that worked for her, not as dictated by how she was raised. Really great character development. A plot I was totally invested in. Lots of drama. World-building that makes sense (I do really enjoy some visits from gods and gods coming to get invested in human affairs as tropes). And few, but very solid, spicy scene(s). I'm also glad that this wraps up Oraya and Raihn's stories as a duology. But I am definitely planning to continue the series to see what other stories we get - especially knowing that Mische's is next!