I was thoroughly captivated by the prequel and had much hopes that the second book would be just as good or maybe better but sadly, the novel did not live up to my expectation.The armies of the faelands have finally gathered to put a stop to the Vyrl's requests for chosen sacrifices. Now together with her companions, Luthiel races back to the faelands to convince them about the Vyrl's change of heart or is it too late, with shadows of the Widdershae lurking in the darkness of the Vale of Forest.I felt too many characters were needlessly thrown into the story to keep the story going. There were just too many names. At times, I found myself wondering what role does he or she play; only to find out later that we would not be seeing him again. While I was glad to see the main characters again, I did not find them as endearing as before. This was probably due to the many interaction between the many characters that the author had introduced. The writing was consistent and I can see that the author has put a lot effort into creating his own world. Sometimes, a little too much from the look of things. Some parts were difficult to read and dull but other than that, I have no complaints. After reading this, I'm a bit hesitant to read the sequel. Even so, I have a feeling that I would, just to see how the story would continue after that big cliffhanger. It took me well over a year to get through this one, I think. Usually it was my "waiting-in-line" book to read on my phone, when I didn't have an actual book with me.The book definitely represents a lot of work on the part of the author. He's really trying to flesh out Luthiel's story and that of the world around her... my problem is just that so much of it felt like other things. I think my least favorite moment was when Rictinno showed up... because all I could picture was Reepicheep, from the Narnia books.I did not dislike this book. I just felt like, as the Goodreads rating system puts it, "it was ok." I might even read a third book, somewhere well down the road.
Do You like book The War Of Mists (2008)?
Woah! Lots of surprises in this one. Hang onto your slippers, they might just fly off!!
—jessay
*Sigh* Bit of a cliffhanger....wonder when the next one will be out?
—zariakhan
Sadly, this story was not as riveting as the first.
—Jenn
