This was just as good as the first. It's pretty silly at times, but still heartfelt and action-packed. I love the world building. But the best part is the characters! Wen Jian and Taishi's relationship is so entertaining to watch, and I love those idiots so much. Qisami was a pleasant surprise too - I really enjoyed her arc in this book. I did think this was a duology but at some point I realized there wasn't enough time to wrap everything up, so I guess the series continues! I'll be there.