3 Stars. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for providing me an advanced digital copy of this to read! I went into this completely open with little to no knowledge of Mieville or Reeves’ previous written works and I have to say, this was impressive to me! 

There was complex world building, interesting characters, non-linear style elements and unique plot points. This work is highly cerebral and is filled with poetic prose and vivid descriptions. This is very much a story that I had to consume slowly, thoughtfully, and consciously and I am so glad that I did. If you’re up for something experimental, complex, and thought provoking — this is for you! 

My Rating Scale:

5 ⭐️ = changed my life
4 ⭐️ = must read
3 ⭐️ = liked it, entertaining 
2 ⭐️ = didn’t like, avoid
1 ⭐️ = run. save yourself