** spoiler alert ** I think I liked this better than the first one. It was very interesting to read about revolution as a change of ideas and way of doing things. I loved the Queen's Castle and what Miri studied there-ethics, rhetoric, etc. I liked thinking while I read this. I still don't know about the painting vs. the confessed murderer, the author does such a good job about making you doubt your choice, hence the debate on ethics. Esa was funny when she found her study of choice, so passionate. I liked the development with Peder too. Reading it was like watching Miri and the girls grow up and learning and growing with them.