The Battle Drum

This has got to be the best sequel I've read since words of radiance.

The characters ! The plot! The world!
I am screaming
I devoured this book and it exceeded my expectations

The characters were off another level. Some were terrifying (looking at you Nayeli) others progressed in a way I didn't like but I know it's going to make for an amazing book three. And Jond. He grew on me until I was rooting for him in this book. His relationship with Sylah is so shattered and yet so deep. I love it.
Don't get me started on Anoor. Making stupid choices but it works for her because she is just such a trusting character.

The world expanded in the most brilliant way. There's more than what I ever thought there would be in this book and I can't wait to see more of it in book three (which I need! Now)

Everything in this book is so thought out from the writing to the world. Sara El-Arifi is becoming one of my favourite authors.