Oh man I think I got caught up in the hype and forgot that I'm not that into high fantasy type books?? Also it's been way too long since book 1, I had to read a recap, but I also felt like this kept introducing new characters? so...many...characters. Also so many twists and double-crosses and missed communications! Frustrating!! But I do love a good powers-training montage, and the general worldbuilding is still cool. I think this suffered from a) not actually being my cup of tea and b) middle book syndrome.