I quite liked this!

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This wasn't perfect, but it was close! I read so much fantasy that they often seem to similar to me, but this one had something fresh about it. Each characters' perspective felt equally important and interesting, and while I didn't feel a deep attachment to any of them, I was deeply interested in what was going to happen next.

I particularly loved the depth of the characters and their connections with each other, and I want to see that develop further! Most of the characters are so multi-dimensional, smart, compelling, and strong. Lots of badassery.

The author also managed to weave diversity into the book in a way that felt natural and believable, and I greatly appreciated the effort. I'm eager to see what happens in the next book, and I truly hope things escalate, get more complicated, and we see the characters struggle and suffer, as though they haven't already done so enough. This is a hidden gem that I don't hear nearly enough about.