I loved Silence of the Girls, but I think this book was much better. Barker's writing is almost haunting at times, and there's this sense of tension thats prevalent throughout the book and just has you on the edge of your seat for no reason. at the same time, however, there were certain lines and phrases that were just sooo lyrical and eloquent and the contrast between these and the haunting lines was just *chefs kiss*. 

With regards to the plot, there wasn't really one, as such, which I didnt mind at all. I loved that we got to spend time with these characters without a plot getting in the way and I really hope there's a third book un the series!