This book was amazing! In some ways, it was much better than River of Teeth, because there was a bigger focus on the characters and their relationships. But this was also hindered by the first book's lack of focus on it; Houndstooth's obsession with Hero, for example, felt out of place after their short and undeveloped romance in Book #1. The characters were also separated in Taste of Marrow, which meant less banter and bickering. It was cool to see different people forced to work together, though, and watch some new relationships bloom.

Altogether, though this book wasn't perfect, it was playful and adventurous and brimming with emotion, and I enjoyed listening to it. I love the hippos so much. <3