This book was everything I wanted it to be and more.

After reading Kraken, I was so excited to read more China. Although I still look forward to reading them, Perdido Street Station and The City & The City were just not scratching the itch I needed. I missed my Goss, and I definitely got him with this one.

This was China’s first published novel, and it does show. However, even in that context this book is still such a treat to read. The characters were genuine, the adventure and world was fun to roll around in, and the plot was like a super fun rollercoaster climax.

I definitely dusted off some old drum and bass favourites (mainly Limewax) during the second half, and highly recommend you do the same if you’re into that kind of thing.