Unlike the first, this book devotes far more time to fighting scenes and the esoteric details of the magic system. There has been very little character or relationship development. I am half way though and quite bored.
Furthermore, these books are not a bargain. Each one in the series is only 7 hours long. That’s about a quarter the usual length of a sci fi book. Even on sale at $5, this book is very expensive compared to others in the genre.
At least the narrator is less over the top in this book.