Enchanting. I actually think I liked this one even better than Graceling. The development of the relationship between Fire and Brigan was a bit deeper, I think, though the parallel discoveries of Fire and Katsa that they are not evil because someone else says they are were very well played out in both. The self discoveries, and realizations of "normalcy" (like love) in both books were phenomenally done. I really like the idea of "monster" versions of every species and the little details about that were well sprinkled and included throughout. Also, I think I like Brigan as a character better than Po. The interplay between all the characters in this book, as well as the duality of nature the author explores in them, made for great reading. And though I went in expecting a sequel to Graceling, the idea of a "companion" book (and a look into Leck's past) is a very creative idea and a great way to introduce a whole new cast of characters. On thing I enjoyed in both books so far is the author's approach to women's rights, to have the relationships they want regardless of societal structure and their choices about children. Also this book included a super interesting look at what it is like to be a powerful attractive man, versus being a woman like that. Very applicable to current women's issues. I enjoyed every second of this book and I am very interested to see how the next one plays out as a sequel and a "companion."