Much better! Where the first book was congested with too many storylines and flat characters, the sequel is more focused and lets the characters breathe. I think the pacing overall improved drastically though the opening chapter was a bit disorienting because you’re hit with like 20 different characters. 

Keep in mind, there’s A LOT of carnage in this story. Death and body horror is ever present. 

Still, I enjoyed reading this, and this book was almost 500 pages.