Better than the first
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)
2128902
I think this book was better than the first one. It continued right where the first one ended. Michael, Claire, Eve and Shane are still living together in the Glass House. Now they are protected by the Founder, Amelia, an ancient vampire (probably the only one who can make new vampires)

There is a power struggle going on in Morganville between the vamps: Amelia is part of the elder council, but she has also opposition (Oliver and his children).

Also, Shane's father and his bikers came to town determined to kill the vamps.
We learn more about Shane and his past, as well as what has happened to his family because of Oliver.
We learn more about Michael and how he turned to be a ghost.
We learn more about Eve and her family, too.

Claire is still the same, no change in her character after all that happened to her in the book#1. She is still the one looking for happiness, going where she shouldn't go alone, fighting her own fight even if winning seems to be impossible, believing that she can make a change in Morganville.
1946899
Better than the first one. A bit less on the sex side and more on the story side. Nothing really original but a good read.
1699823
I liked the first one better...but this was good. Looking forward to the third!
4526034
I liked this sequel better than the first. There was more social dynamic, and Mackenzie came across as older and more mature. Glad I continued reading the series.
1147164
It isn't often the 2nd book is better than the first but in this case, it is. Lana goes. her mission to find the girl she fell in love with, but nothing is as it seems. I don't want to spoil the read, but this book is certainly a better read. The characters are addictive, the places interesting and this book gives very good closure also at the end.
3890741
Much improved over the first book. Characters are more rounded, the written word is more discrptive and engaging. I enjoyed the rad without being over engaging.
1977427
The first book in this series was really good, but this one is so much better.  I am loving this story, and hoping that they are able to rid the world of the crazy mad scientist that has made them.
2661913
Much better than the first one.  Same narrator, who's very good.
1241460
WAY better than the first book in the series. I'm glad I slogged through that book so I could read this one. Very cool new ideas introduced into the sci-fi world. I don't love this series quite like I loved the Doom Star series (of the same author), but it is growing on me more and more.
324186
This was a better book than the first. I got overwhelmed a couple of times with l of the characters, but going back for more quick reread solved those issues. I enjoyed the character development in this, and look forward to the next book.
4470511
Possibly better than the first book.  More characters added to the mix and the plot thickens with everything  a "basic" girl could love
496690
I liked this second book in the series quite a lot.  I think it is better than the first one, with more character development and world building.
1517176
Better than the first one of the series because the plot and characters seemed more complex.  I am ready for the third.
823785
I really liked this book. I read the first one and liked it, but this one was much better. I would recommend this book.
2265560
I probably enjoyed this book more than the first. It did a better job of keeping me on the edge of my seat wanting to read more.
4511412
I actually liked this one better than the first one. The writing was better, the violence was overall less graphic and disturbing, the situations more original. It kept me engaged without turning me off.