This was a very fun read, although I liked the first book more. I think the character moments really shined in this book -- tons of great Locke and Jean moments, and I really enjoyed the relationship between Jean and Ezri (sobbing). Drakasha was a very fun character, too!

The plot was a bit weaker in my opinion, but still enjoyable. I think it was all a bit too convoluted for my taste... I expect lots of twists and turns with this kind of book, but it was all a bit much in this one! First the Sinspire, then we bring in the archon, then pirates, and finally the Priori at the end? I feel like at least one of these could have been cut and the book would have been better off. I think the Sinspire in particular was set up to be a very interesting setting, only for it to barely appear after Act 1.

Can't wait to read Republic of Thieves and see what happens next :) we've definitely been left in a very interesting spot!