The second book in the Riyria Revelations trilogy is a solid book. The pacing, while a little slow in spots, is good. I'm enjoying following each character through their respective storylines, and while it can be a little tough to keep everyone straight, it doesn't detract from the story in any meaningful way.

There are a few needless (in my opinion) deaths of some of the most interesting characters, which always annoys me. I JUST MET THIS GUY AND I LIKE HIM! WHY DOES HE HAVE TO DIE?! KILL SOMEONE ELSE!!! If one of them doesn't have a surprise resurrection in book three, I might throw it across the room. 

As usual, the dialogue is good, but doesn't feel like it's any different than American English. It's persnickety, I know. But it's enough to keep me from really falling into the story in the way I like to. 

The plot definitely keeps me turning the page though, and things are getting complicated. How on earth is this going to untangle? I have to know. 

These are solid fantasy reads, and very much worth picking up if you enjoy some swashbuckling adventure sprinkled with a little magic.