Unusually, the film skips the second book in Lene Kaaberbøl's series and jumps directly to the third, The Serpent Gift .

The story leans harder into its "YA/PG" roots, focusing on two parallel coming-of-age journeys: Dina’s struggle with her father's legacy and Nico's growth into a hero.

A common complaint from reviewers on IMDb was the lack of original themes compared to the first film's soundtrack. Acting and Characters

“The script is so weak that I can't see the actors had much to work with. Worth watching for the gorgeous scenery.” m.imdb.com