1.  To Ride A Rising Storm, Moniquill Blackgoose (audio) - I'll be honest.  This was a huge disappointment.  I really loved the first book, and maybe put too many expectations on the sequel.  Reading is political, and Blackgoose is not holding back.  I know the history she's building on, and the messaging is important, but I wasn't in the headspace for it.  Felt at times like I was pushing through a brutal history lesson instead of reading fiction.  I also thought the pacing was off, and there wasn't enough of the dragons for me.  While there were some moments I genuinely appreciated, overall I just didn't enjoy this read, and that makes me really sad.  Not sure if I'll continue the series.  2.  Nocticadia, Keri Lake - Truth - I DNF'd Lake's Anathama because it gave me the ick.  In fact, my reaction was so strong that I am a bit surprised I gave her a second chance, especially because I knew this book was built around a trope ...