If I didn't love the characters before, I am head over heels at this point. This 2nd in the trilogy delves deeper into each individual, especially a few we only got a few teasers of in the first book. The world that Abercrombie has created is absolutely stunning, and the more you read the more it grows. I am so excited to get into the final book and find out where this adventure leads, and am thrilled to have stumbled upon this trilogy. I only wish it didn't have to end.