For me, this second book in the Hearts of Ezo series was better than Saints and Monsters. Better written, better planned in terms of plot, with less confusion about the world and its lore, and above all with a cast of main characters that was more appealing than the first.

Oh, and there’s no love triangle!

I wouldn’t be surprised if this one improvement in the second book over the more flawed first book will push other readers to like this story best, too. Lots of us really loathe love triangles in any kind, shape, and form.

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