Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: As good a sequel as can be expected.

I must say I LOVED Sorcery and Cecelia. It is one of my favorite books which is why I wasn't expecting the sequel to be as good. It wasn't. Oh, it was still a good fantasy novel, but the plot seemed to drag and was a bit confusing in some parts. Cecy, who was so much fun in the previous book, is overshadowed by Kate. Kate seems to have all the entries in the book and all the good parts. Cecy only gets her share towards the end of the nearly 500 page novel. The plot was still good and exciting near the end, but it did seem about 100 pages too long. Still, if you are dedicated Kate and Cecy fan, read it since it is the sequel, but definitely don't start with this book. It is fun, but not anywhere near as good as the first.