Outside of a completely unlikable main character this book has a lot going for it with world-building, interesting supporting characters and twisting events. The flashback format is slightly confusing at times because the flashback characters are also active in the current time and it doesn't always make it clear if they are in a flashback or current time but it's pretty easy to pick up. A lot more "adult" content then I expected from reading the first book, but a good set up to the final installment.