This book was just as, if not more so, addicting than the first one. The roller coaster of emotion between Mordecai and Penelope gets a bit much at times, but hey, young love. It's probably a fairly accurate portrayal of how two teenagers in love and under that kind of stress would be. There is plenty of action in this book, and sarcastic humor abounds. Read: warning to those readers that don't appreciate that sort of humor. One thing I like about this story is that the protagonists aren't always making the most ignorant decisions possible (from the readers viewpoint), as is sometimes the case. Every time a moment of decision arises, I find myself cringing inwardly, waiting for the hammer to fall, but it only occasionally does, and even then, their mistakes are often rectified.The biggest reason I like this story isn't anything specific though, it is just a good, entertaining fantasy read. With all the competition out there, sometimes it seems to me that authors are trying a little to hard to stand out from the crowd. There is nothing particularly unique about this story, but it remains eminently enjoyable none the less.

A good follow up