Shadows Linger

Really enjoyed the second book in the series. It was a very fast read, and I couldn't put it down. It further expanded on the tale of the struggle between the Black Company and the Lady, with the near return of the Dominator as well. This book covers the company's dealings after their victory at Charm, and mostly focuses on a new challenge (the Black Castle) in Juniper.

The author didn't do too much re-explaining of what things you should have recalled from the first book (I'm looking at you, Harry Potter series) and added a few new main characters (Shed and Asa) to the plot. The author does a wonderful job of hiding and revealing interesting plot twists.

Overall a very enjoyable read which stayed in line with where the first book was going. I enjoyed reading more about the struggle between the Lady and the Dominator, and watching the company itself evolve (or moreso get torn apart and have to deal with it).