I've been waiting a long time to read this, mistakenly thinking that Volume 3 was the last, so I held off intending to binge.

Volume 2 was everything I hoped for and more. Basil and the Queen were so smart, to see the danger looming and actually act on it, rather than wait for the worst case scenario. The King isn't that smart to have never noticed.

There are some new characters introduced here: Yorik's brother, Bastian, and his assistant/friend Teek.

There are new threats, new characters and a whole lot of drama and action. Poor Thorn is literally bearing the brunt of the danger and violence! With lots of twists and adventure, betrayal and emotions running high, this is a great volume.