The Glass of Dyskornis

This one is more hectic and exciting than the first book in the series (although that was by no means dull). It's a page-turner, which I found hard to put down, although I've read it before.

Another way of putting it is that it's moving more briskly through the plot and now lingering less over particular scenes and background details. It's a sequel worth reading, but I find it slightly less enjoyable and memorable than the first book, despite the welcome entrance of Tarani as a major female character.

The scenario is now less novel: the series has done with the introduction and is getting down to business.

We start to find out more about the politics of Gandalara and about the significance of the Ra'ira.