Vengewar by Kevin J. Anderson
Spine of the Dragon was the first book in this series. This book picks up with increased conflict. The Sandwreths hate the Frostwreths, the three kings decide to hate each other, the Bravas hate the Isharans, the Hethrren barbarians are unpredictable, it appears that anger management is truly needed. Prejudice and blind fear fuel anger and hatred. Treachery is rampant.
It took a while to get back into the characters. That is the danger in starting a series before it is finished. Anderson writes a good story. A criticism that I just leveled against Greg Keyes, I also level here. Too many characters that I like get killed off. Obviously, I invest way too much in my reading.
I enjoyed the sequel.

What a fast action pack story Anderson delivers to us here. As good, if not better than the first one. I love the characters development and the way the evolve with us and with the story. Can't wait for the third book!!