Again, if I had seen this cover, I would never have even considered reading this book. I am reading the version that has all four books in one.

Just like the first book, not much actual action is happening although the story moves along at a swift pace. Since there are so many characters, I sometimes get confused or have to think about who is doing the talking or being talked about. I do love that the chapters are all relatively short so it makes it feel like I'm getting somewhere. There's not really any character growth but we do get to see a little bit of development with some of them, a little more background.

All in all, this was a good read if you like witches or supernatural stories. It seems a little more accurate on the lore and traditions than the last witch series I read. ( )

As Thais and Clio's journey continues in this second novel of the Balefire series, I grow more and more attached to the twins. It's the reason I re-read this series at least once a year. They're so genuine and young and strong. I love female characters like this. Cate Tiernan really gets to play with the city and the sisters' twin dynamic. There wasn't much as far as plot development but I enjoyed every page. ( )

In the second book of the Balefire series, Clio and her newly found twin, Thais are getting to know each other. Thais is also coming to terms with her own magical powers. But is something wrong with her magic. Every time she and Clio try to work magic together things go terribly wrong. And it seems that someone is trying to stop them, even if it means killing them.

I really enjoyed this book. It was my lunch book and that is why it took so long to reads. Some days I don't have much lunch time. Anyway, I love the setting for this series and the characters are all so interesting. I am anxious to move on to the next to see what lies in store. ( )

I thought the first book in the series was better; this one was just not as exciting. But of course I have to read the next two in the series to find out what happens! ( )

Rating : 3.5/5
Number in Series : #2 in Balefire series
Reason for Reading : I really liked book one in the series

The second book in the Balefire series picks up directly where book one finished. Both twins are trying to get over Luc's double betrayal and move on with their lives. Thais begins to start learning about magick and witchcraft with the help of Clio and Petra, but whenever her and Clio try to perform a spell together it has dire consequences.

This book focuses more on the relationship forming between the two reunited twins, their relationships with the other coven members and other random non-witches in their city (New Orleans). There are a few interesting events surrounding the twins that happen and it is further selling New Orleans to me as a holiday destination. I wonder whether the Mardi Gras fountain is really there and if it survived the hurricane.

It didn't really move the main story along too much, but hopefully the next book will. I did enjoy it, but it wasn't as interesting as the first one and I didn't feel it really got going until the last few chapters. We are still no nearer to finding out who is trying to harm the twins and why. I will definately be reading the last two books in the series. ( )