It was obvious from the beginning that Josetta and Rafe were going to be a couple. The way it worked out was interesting, though. He really did feel motivated to become something other than a fairly transient gambler. It's not that she felt he wasn't good enough for her, but that he felt he needed to "grow up and settle down". Note that the feeling wasn't just from Josetta, but also from the thought that his brother Steff was going to come to town to live with him.The politics, as always, were interesting. We also got more knowledge of the abilities of the various primes.The descriptions of the testing process on the aeromotives was interesting from a human perspective. From a science perspective it would have been nice to know what was changing each time, but that wouldn't have moved the story along.I think I agree with Josetta that Darien is pretty irritating. I can't dislike him, but he certainly plays things close to his chest that he should share.I liked finding out about what the queens and princesses were doing now that they really weren't queens and princesses as much. It's so hard to deal with a change in situation like that and Josetta seems to have handled it best. I think it was hardest on Corene. Why did Frothen take in Romelle? He's married, so Romelle isn't really *with* him..... The description of the autistic child was pretty sympathetic. I loved the first book, and I couldn't wait to read the sequel. But then I saw many review complaining that Royal Airs was't really half as good as Troubled Waters.I do not agree.Yes, the narrative pace was different, but I found that I liked it as much as the more placid one of the first book.I enjoyed the switching point of view, I loved the protagonists, I liked the plot.So it was a magnificent read, as much as the first book.
What do You think about Royal Airs (2013)?
I like the political intrigue, the religion/magic system, and the well developed characters.
—Robby
This was an okay read. I thought it was slow. Not a lot happening.
—shenkimb
Not as good as the first, but still an enjoyable read.
—luecail
