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Much better then first book for two reasons.

First reason: Nikolai Lantsov, Major of the Twenty-Second Regiment, Soldier of the King’s Army, Grand Duke of Udova, and second son to His Most Royal Majesty, King Alexander the Third, Ruler of the Double Eagle Throne, may his life and reign be long. I love him, manipulator with good heart, thank you sir for saving this series. Mal was right when he called him Prince Perfect.

Second reason: There isn't much for Darkling in this book, everyone with brain cheered. Every sentence from his mouth is super annoying or disgusting: “Because every day we don’t find the sea whip, I’ll peel away a piece of her skin. Slowly. Then Ivan will heal her, and the next day, we’ll do it all over again.”
Like Alina is potato, then there is him pretending to be Mal to kiss her and what he did to Genya, yes he deserves to die twice.
Also blaming Alina for stuff he does: “I’ve waged the war you forced me to, Alina,” said the Darkling. “If you hadn’t run from me, the Second Army would still be intact. All those Grisha would still be alive.
Crusty old man you did that but moving on.

Alina and Mal are both seventeen and insecure what do you'll want for them. It's clear they both care about each other and they fit together.

Overall Nikolai ilysm.

msaenger's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

gabthebookworm's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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angiehk's review against another edition

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3.0

3/5

sam_hartwig's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this SO much more than the first book. I can't really remember how I felt about the first book, but I noticed I gave it 3 stars so I definitely rate this higher than that.

This was just the book I needed. A fast-paced fantasy with lots of action, and humour & romance sprinkled throughout.

I can't wait to gobble up the last book and see where it ends.

cherbate's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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