A review by mw2k
The Charnel Prince by Greg Keyes

4.0

More of the same really, but a few fantasy tropes are beginning to creep in to his work. Characters are beginning to do stupid things because the plot dictates they have to. And it's a cycle of "get caught, miraculously free ourselves, get caught again, oh look we're free!" That does get old.
Despite of this, the series remains compelling and Keyes' world-building is superb.

All up - entertaining material that lacks the first book's freshness.