Why does it have to end of a cliffhanger every time? I need the third book in my hands right now!

So after reading Fourth Wing, this book was one of my most anticipated realeases of the year and I felt a little disappointed. I was really torn with what to rate this book because I was actually struggling to get through it and was beginning to lost motivation to continue. I'm usually a fast reader but my god, this made me feel like such a slow reader. The first book had me hooked instantly but this one? I wasn't hooked until the last 200 pages. My head felt like it was on overload with all the information. It did not need to be as long as it did. A lot of it felt like filler and could've been cut down. 

Fourth Wing was so action packed and this was much slower plot wise, it almost like there was really much in terms of plot going on. 

     this will contain spoilers so read at your own risk.

I freaking love Tairn and Andarna so much, I will never stop wishing that they were my dragons. I love the relationship that the dragons have with their riders, especially with the way that Tairn and Andarna protect Violet please, it had me squealing. 

I was really looking forward to get more scenes with Xaden and Violet but for one he wasn't in it as much as I would've liked then when he was in it, they were constantly fighting like hello? what happened to them being a couple that was always supporting each other. I also felt like Violet's character development took a step back and this book kinda ruined her character. 

Rhiannon deserves all the love. She was constantly supported Violet even when she was determined to keep her friends away. And Dain?? At least he's not as bad as thought, let's just hope that he can continue to be good and helpful. I can't wait to see more of Aaric! I'm hoping that he gets a bigger role within in the next books. 

Also how is Jack alive? Like seriously? I would've much preferred Liam back alive, I'm still hoping that there could be some chance he can come back. Honestly get my some rider whose signet can bring someone back to life please. 

Though I am kinda worried how this is going to go on for another three books. If this one felt like a filler then would the next one be the same? I just hope that it doesn't drag out too much.