Rating: 2.5This book was very similar to the first in the series. I found it had more Chinese mythology ramblings than was really necessary, and otherwise I also found Honey Dream's drastic personality turnaround rather unbelievable (though relieving). Ultimately, this book wasn't that much different that the first in the series- rather a continuance than many important plot developments. The imagery of the book is well-written and interesting, but don't expect something much better than the first novel. A bit of a disappointment... I probably would have given it 2 stars except it redeemed itself in the last 60 pages with a tight section in the mythical Chinese underworld/afterlife. The problems of the earlier book are amplified here. The cast of characters is greatly increased, and it switches back and forth between the viewpoints of too many people. Character development is slowed as a consequence, and not nearly as interesting as the first volume. Subsequent books, I'll probably wait for the paperback to come out.
Wonderful! Love the setting, characters, magic system and mahjong. Look forward to book 3!
—MommaJudy
A great adventure with really neat mythology backing. I can't wait to read the next one.
—madz
I'm continuing to like this series a lot. Looking forward to the third book.
—sanjana
Interesting concept, uneven writing
—jstncrwfrd
