This is the second work I've read by Powell and it was just as lovely as the first one. Powell is an extraordinarily talented writer. My heart immediately broke for Thomas Brighton, a professor of magic accused of treason. While he awaits sentencing in a cold jail cell, he befriends the inmate next door, Winter. As doom descends around Brighton, he finds solace in conversations with radical Winter. The bond these two develop is intense and powerful. A perfect read that will warm your heart on a cold night.