I want to start off by saying I think Katherine Arden is an amazing writer, and the writing itself was very well done. Along with the research that the author did to make it accurate alongside the paranormal elements. I don't really have anything negative to say at all about this book. I think the ugliness of the topic of this war was just heartbreaking, and I didn't have a good time. Now I know that's not a must for a good book. It just affected my reading experience. I did like the ending, and I really want to read more from the author.