Just like with Jade City I felt like there was something missing.

However, I still had a good time with it. I am a sucker for a good plot twist and his had plenty!

Shae used to be my favorite character but she really pissed me off in this one. 

I totally agree with her decision to get an abortion. But regardless of her love for Maro, he betrayed her and assisted in almost killing Hilo. She should have let Tar get to him. 

Hilo suddenly is having some 

misogynistic thoughts which I did not like. Maybe I missed it in book one but some of the shit he said this time was cringe. And him wondering if he can forgive Wen for "disobeying" him was stupid. She is as loyal to the clan as he is and she's the wife of a Pillar. She played her role and helped protect her family

Speaking of Wen, 

she is a complete badass and I really like her as a character. She is endlessly loyal to both the clan and her family and I love it. I hope she's okay and recovers in the next one.

I'm glad 

Anden is home. Finally. And I am so proud of him for saving Wen because I think Hilo really would have lost his shit if she had been killed. 

Ms. Fonda Lee,  if you don't 

kill Bero's bitch ass 

by the end of this series I will have words for you ma'am.