I fell into a nasty slump around the time after I started this book and it took me a while to get back into it but I finally wrapped it up and I'm so happy I did. Just like the first book, I had to take breaks to breathe and give myself and the characters a break. It did not let up! I can't even begin to think what the next book will cover. This was brutal and unpredictable. I love the multiple POVs. I'm not gonna lie, for most of this, I didn't care for Helene's POV and she was another reason why I'd simply stop reading. However, I locked in and she grew on me to an extent because I came to find the importance of her voice. Also, compared to the first book, this book was a little easier. Someone compared it to ‘a long walk’ and I can’t say that’s not true lol. There were so many characters, but somehow I was able to follow the majority. That says a lot about the characterization and dynamic of them. I adore Tahir's storytelling. There's never a stagnant moment, shit just keeps happening. It's almost hypnotic and definitely addictive. I'm about to crack open the third book and I am equal parts terrified and ecstatic.