Not the best fantasy out there, but fairly original and entertaining. Several of the characters are quite shallow, which really isn't a surprise as there is only one hero. This book continues the story told in the previous novel, and continues the adventures of three of the characters from that novel, Pelmen, Bronwynn and Rosha. However, Bronwynn and Roshar are really only given small roles, everything centers around Pelmen and his still mysterious quest. I enjoyed it, but it really isn't great. ( )