I was pleasantly surprised! - Rated 
I expected to be let down with this one. I don't really view it as a sequel, as may of the characters we already know and love feature only really at the end and it's disappointing.
I read it simply for a new story and I loved it, she really captured the whole 'arabian nights' thing very well. It was a constant source of amusement at Abdullah's flowery language, and the genie's antics. Obviously, no one is who you expect them to be. I was disapointed as anyone not to have more of my favorite couple featured in the book. But I liked the story for what it was, it just was the icing on the cake that all my favourites were back, if only briefly.
Wonderful! - Rated
I'm not a fan of books, but from time to time, I do read what interests me. And certainly this book has. I just finished reading this book last night. :) Hehe, love the ending.
This is a sequel to Howl's Moving Castle and I reccommend that you read that first.
It introduces new characters such as Abdullah, who is a carpet merchant. He often day dreams a lot and once every while, his relatives would come visit him and complain that he needs to get his act on. However, later on, his daydreams becomes sort of a reality as the magic carpet takes him to a garden and the princess he falls in love with 'Flower-In-The-Night' gets snatch away right in front of his eyes by a dijinn. The Sultan, who is the princess's father sends off his soldiers to search for Abdullah who he believe is his fault of her disappearance. At the same time escaping from these soldiers, he also runs off to rescue his love! This is where his journey begins, such an adventurous book! So many things you'll never expected to happen!
If you expect much from the previous characters such as Howl and Sophie, don't, there won't be much appearance of them.
Although, I am very attached to Howl's Moving Castle, it was quite awkward to read Castle in the Air because I was hoping to see more of Howl and his group. But still, Castle in the Air, brings a whole new exciting story. And I'll repeat this again, so many things you'll never expected to happen! :D
Give it a chance - Rated
At first i didn't see how this was going to be a sequel to the first book, but i gave it a chance and found it to be one of the best books ive read in a long time. It's one for all ages and never gets boring, i think its even better than howl's moving castle.
not really a sequel and not nearly as good. but who cares? - Rated
Diana Wynne Jones doesn't really do sequels. That would be too straightforward. And, you know - deep down, it's not really what you want anyway. We want every one of her books to be another wonderful, inventive but above all NEW adventure (plus maybe a smattering of familiar faces). And that's exactly what Castle in the Air is. If you haven't yet read Howl's Moving Castle (Hurry! The film is almost finished!) do so first. Do so now! It's a much better book, particularly on the first reading and adds a great wealth of depth to minor characters appearing later on. If you have read Howl - ENJOY!!! This is a great book in its own right (no mean achievement) and will grow for you with every reading.
Exciting sequel to Howl's Moving Castle does not disappoint - Rated 
'Castle in the Air' is Diana Wynne Jones' sequel to the marvelous 'Howl's Moving Castle'. Far from being just an update of the previous story, 'Castle in the Air' introduces us to brand new characters right from the start. The story takes us on an action-packed adventure with new protagonists Abdullah and Flower-in-the-Night, before meeting up with Howl and Sophie towards the latter part of their journey. A variety of twists and turns guide the plot, with plenty of sorcery and a few laughs thrown in for good measure. Highly entertaining as a story in its own right, and for fans of Howl, this will not disappoint.
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