Yes! I liked this one much better than the first one. Much less foreshadowing (and to greater effect), and Mac gained quite a bit substance as she continues to grow up. The series has sucked me in and shows no signs of letting me go anytime soon. The author still transplants American concepts to Ireland that grate a little bit (Irish drivers licenses do not show height or weight, and if they did, it wouldn't be in lbs.), but didn't diminish reading pleasure at all. Also, Barrons told Mac that the Voice doesn't work over the phone, but supposedly convinced her father that everything was fine when he called... Who knows, another explanation might pop up. Barrons is often an overbearing, borderline-abusive jerk, but their relationship is still a lot of fun, especially as Mac learns to hold her own against him. And V'Lane needs to learn that arousal doesn't effing equal consent!!! I have faith that Mac will teach him eventually. She is rapidly evolving from a whiny, spoiled, TSTL girly girl into a kick-ass heroine who is a player in her own right, holding her own counsel, making hard decisions, and developing her skills and knowledge. I am enjoying this series tremendously.