While I do think I prefer the first book over this one, I still have really enjoyed returning to the characters of Simon and Uncle Monty. The book is a pretty fast read, and plenty enjoyable as a sequel to the first. Feels like a decent little wrap-up to this duology, but I can tell you without hesitation that if Richard ever chooses to write more with these characters, I'm going to be right there. He's got my money with these characters and these concepts.