Definitely liked this one much better than the first one. This one moved a little bit faster than the last. The romance is slow due to the plot line but the action is more abundant. We learn more about the world the characters are living in this time around as well. Some of the previous mysteries of book one that were mentioned with no explanation as to what any of it meant are answered. There's less repetition of thoughts and feelings as well. We don't have Celine going on and on for a full page about the same thing. We actually get more of Bastien's perspective this time and a few others are thrown in as well, which seemed a little out of place even though it kept the book moving. The book ends on another cliff hanger but its not nearly has dramatic as the first book. I feel like it ends but doesn't necessarily leave the reader with wanting more.
Is this ... a duology or no? Because I have questions. The story moved through a lot of events and revelations pretty quickly with minimal reactions and left a LOT of things (basically everything) unresolved. So, if this is the last book in the series I would have to say 2 stars. If there is more coming, then 4, which is why I settled on 3. I legitimately can't find info at this time telling me if there is another book or not. I am so confused.