I always get really nervous reading the follow up to a book I LOVED.  Foundryside was amazing, I was so impressed with the introduction to the politics, magic and world that Bennett created.  Could I be as entertained with book two?  Would the shine have worn off?  I had to go back and re-acquaint myself with the characters and what happened in Foundryside before I tackled Shorefall.  That was no mean feat, since the story was so beautifully complex.  

Shorefall took what was started in Foundryside and expanded on it, creating an even more rich and complete vision of how all the characters are tied together.  I was completely satisfied with the continuation of the story, Bennett introduced new concepts and characters without losing what made me love the story in the first place.  So relieved!  Can't wait for number three!!

This was a slow burn for me.  I loved the concept right from the start.  Let's find out what happens to the superheros AFTER the superheroing is over.  How do you go back to a normal life?  Answer: you don't.  I put the book down a few times, it took a bit for me to get caught up in the story.  The action didn't really start to ramp up until about a quarter through the book, but wow did it deliver!

The twist was very twisty!  I ended up liking this book so much more than I thought I would when I started.  Give it a chance, stick with it for a bit and you won't be disappointed.  The story goes in a completely different direction than I thought it would, and it's pretty hard to surprise me!  Definitely would recommend!