Enjoyed it, but preferred the first book of the ...
340323
Enjoyed it, but preferred the first book of the series - the Coockoo's calling.  This being said, I am onto Careeer of Evil!  Hope it will be as good as the Coockoo.
343275
Not my favorite Richelle Mead series, but I think I might have liked this one better than the first Glittering Court book.  I was glad that the author didn't rehash events that we already read about in the first book, unless it was to give a totally different perspective by the new main character.  I'm assuming that there will be a third book from Tamsin's perspective next.  Although I didn't much care for her character so far, I'd be willing to give it a shot.
Overall it's a fun read with clandestine meetings, pirates, and a bit of romance.  Mira is a great leading lady, with an interesting back-story.

I just hope that Richelle has some time to write another Age of X book soon.  (That series is far superior to this one, IMO)
2543203
Truthfully I didn't like it as much as the first one, but I am still chomping at the bit to read the rest of this paranormal/urban fantasy series. Unlike the first book, this volume is presented in a linear fashion, which perhaps many readers will prefer. I rather came to like they way the first book cleverly jumped around time with its case stories. While this book was well written and edited, with nice world building, but there were small holes, I didn't feel the connection between Johnnie and "Eros" the way I did Chris and Sable in Book #1. Perhaps it had more to do with Johnnie as he really didn't become a knowable or likeable character until later in the story. Still...recommended!
4520570
The first book in this series was a bit disappointing, but this one picked up a bit. It read more quickly with the increased adventure but Ceony still seemed annoying.
3506277
Well I will be completely honest, I liked first book more than second. Still good,and you need to read it after first one but not the breath taker.
4098342
I enjoyed the first book in this series and looked forward to this second installment. The first half of this book felt too similar to the first book - like I was rereading those scenes. A different and interesting plot emerged later in this book and salvaged my interest.  Well written and edited, enjoyable read.
3694956
Mixed feelings on this first book; but would like to read another to see the characters again and see if the author improves
884248
3 1/2 Stars
I loved the first book in this series. I was hoping for good things for Hannah after the loss of her husband. While there were parts of this book that I loved, there were others I really didn't care for.
I really loved Nolan. The man had the patience of a saint when it came to Hannah. He was cautious, caring and loving with her. Never pushing, always conscious of her mind set and feelings. Always putting her first, even at his own expense.
I love this little town created for this series, from the quirky townsfolk to the towns mascot, Fred the moose.
I loved catching glimpses of Hannah's rather large family. And seeing the probable storylines set up for several of her siblings. Her father and grandfather are hilarious. I love the epilogue.

What I didn't care for was Hannah. While I understand her loss, and I know everyone deals with loss in their own way, it just felt like she took it to the extreme. She seemed to be more worried about how everyone else felt about her moving on, than how she herself should feel. Going as far as putting distance between herself and Nolan when it upset her brother-in-law after he found out she was seeing him. She spent so much time worrying about what others would think, she forgot to live her own life.
Hannah's internal monologue became monotonous. The book could have been shortened by at least a third, if we didn't have to put up with her thoughts of why she shouldn't move on, and what everyone must/probably/could be, thinking of her.
And Caleb, the deceased husband, had more page time than most of the living characters.
Nolan and Hannah do have a happy ending. But there were a few things I wanted answers to. Like what ultimately happened to Nolan's dad? The plans he had for his house? And her plans for the retreat she and Cameron came up with? Lots of things thrown out there that were just left dangling.
It did feel a bit like a "transition" book. Used to set up the upcoming books.
Even with this one not being my favorite, I'll continue to read the series. I'm curious about where some of the stories may be going.
4724864
I really liked this book - but read the first of the series before diving into this one...continuity of story works better if you've read City of Fire.
262543
I liked it, but not as much as book one.  Although I can see that it was necessary for the story, I got tired of reading about fighting.  I did however, think that the different worlds were described well.  it was easy to imagine the landscape.  Poor Ceril.  What is to become of him?
1255404
interesting and entertaining, but the authors feels obligated to remind what happened in the first book, which make the style somewhat dense.
4857595
Overall I enjoyed this book, but admittedly not as much as the first.  It may have been the pace or perhaps I picked this book up immediately after having read the first.  No regrets and it is a solid 4-star story, and I look forward to the third novel in the series.
3808912
II really like the characters; they are "fun" people to get acquainted with!  However, the story line didnnt please me as well as the first one I read which was "The 19th Element", which I would rate a FIVE STAR.
846223
I am an adult woman, and I really liked this first book in the Fellstone Tales series! The beginning of the story got my attention immediately. It's a quick-paced plot; nothing dragged. I liked the writing style, because it kept moving the story along. It wouldn't matter if a nine year-old or 90 year old picked up the book, he or she would find it enjoyable.

I found myself engaged in the characters and it became hard to choose a favorite. But of the main characters, Cheff and Books were the most prominent. And then Sable showed up! As an adult reading I did find Buttons a distraction in the flow.  Her character may appeal more to very young girls only.  There are exceptions, but I found her to not fit in with the other characters.  I felt like she was there to attract the much younger audience.  A bit annoying and it caused added dialogue with the other characters I would rather not have had.  In future books, perhaps, Buttons not so much a part of the gang, but still there, just not as much.

The technological level of this dystopian world was interesting, and it got me thinking about what their world had been like in the previous era. I suppose it will be revealed in the series eventually.

I really liked the banquet scene where the Seph race was introduced. It was a big surprise!

I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I'm keeping my copy out in my shop where my customers can browse through it.
2639954
The reading was ok. I liked the first better. Though I'm relived things turn out much better than the beginning of the novel.. it was a easy read, some mistakes along the way. and at times hard to follow, but since the story line was not complicated you get through it pretty well.
1105227
I actually picked this book up at used bookstore having no idea it was the second in the series. It can stand alone, but you really do need the first book to get the full impact of the second. This book was a bit slow to start (or maybe it just took me that long to catch up), but the last 100 pages is where the story got really good. SPOILER COMING: The idea that there were triplets was a tiny bit baffling (maybe even a bit unbelievable) but she made it work. Overall it was a fun book - though I really feel no need to read the first book now. I think it would have been better, and I would have likely given it a higer rating had I read both books consecutively.
797154
While i thoroughly enjoyed the first book of this series, this one was a little harder to swallow. It was a quick read and engaging, but a little too far into the "really? They're going to go THERE?" Realm. I'd still recommend it for a fun read--Cimil has quickly become my favorite character.