I loved this second book! I thought it was better then the first. I read the dictionary after book one and had a much clearer understanding of the fairytale characters.
I enjoyed the storyline and the part Vasya played in this book a little more too. I'm looking forward to reading book three to see if Vasya finds her way and a place in her world.
Note: There's also a dictionary at the end of this book. It's not as necessary as it was in book 1 but I still recommend reading it first.