Wow, what an end to the duology! I have to say, the sequel for me actually outshines the first installment a bit. Carey has really done a lot here: really effective multi-POV storytelling, lots of excitement, meaningful diversity, and thoughtful treatment of ethical and philosophical questions. In the first book I found some POVs more compelling than others, but in this one each finds its place and they all work together well. I feel like everything about this duology feels very deliberate: nothing is filler, nothing is extra, everything works together toward the conclusion and what a conclusion it is. This duology is the first of Carey's work I've read and on this basis, I'll definitely be checking out more. 

Thank you to Orbit Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

Content warnings: violence, war, murder, death, gun violence, blood, injury detail, discussion of genocide