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Enough Hobbit holes, how about a hotel modelled on the stone silverveins?

Exploring the High Elven city of Alenor with Elliah, Illaria, Hughelas, and Beldroth made me want to go there as well! The world-building was my favorite part of Mother of Trees, and Morris keeps it going with this sequel. Epic, dangerous, and layered, the many cities, cultures, creatures, and yes, trees, rival Middle Earth.

I was happy to spend more time with the older characters of the band in this book, and also that Elliah herself is maturing. Her angst in book one left me a bit drained, but in this book she has a lot more awareness of her party - she's growing up. Illaria and Beldroth were my favorites though - it's rare to really have a parent's voice in epic fantasy, and this adventure where two single parents are trying to save the world with their young adult children is really cool. It reminded me of Patricia Briggs' Raven series (one of my favorites) in the best way.

It's short and snappy, easy reading. I think any fantasy fan will enjoy this one!