I am a new comer to the SOT series and this is the second I have read. I have to say that this book was an absolute page turner. Although characters from previous books in the series did not have a big part in the story line, I have to say that Goodkind has done an extraordinary job once again. Pillars of Creations took me from excitement to fear to anticipation and finally to tears as I got caught up in the struggles that Jensen faced in the world around her as well as inside her own heart and mind. This book is a must read. Bravo!!!