Escape into a world where humans possess astonishing powers and Taylor's adventure continues into even more dangerous grounds (Goodreads).
Although it retains some of the problems from the first book, those being too many main characters and plotlines to keep track of, this second installment executes the rest of the novel with much more precision and charm. Each of the characters is developed well, although all of the different plots start to bleed into one another and almost seem too similar. That being said, this sequel is much more fast-paced and overall more interesting than its predecessor. Each of the groups vying for power are, in their own unique ways, intriguingly imperfect, and the main characters' separation early on leads to a climactic confrontation in a very Monsters Of Men-esque fashion. The climax in question, while undoubtedly exciting, is a tad convoluted and messy, but the fashion in which it resolves leads to a suspenseful cliffhanger that will surely leave readers begging for more. The characters integrated from the previous series are showcased decently, some more than others, but the new additions fall a little flat. With unique character dynamics and a riveting plot, the new Generation of Lorien seems to be taking off. 8.4/10
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