Even if it's not as brilliant as the first story, it's a riveting and highly entertaining read.
There's a lot of world building and the story starts where the first book ended.
Some romance, intrigues, magic and author did a good job in using classic fantasy tropes and making them work in an original way.
I think that my doubts are cause by the "second book syndrome".
I enjoyed it and it's recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine