review:
A fantasy book by Tchaikovsky with adult themes makes for a melancholic but interesting read. There is magic - with rules, there are demons, races, gray shaded characters, and to top it all there is the political discourse about fascism, colonialism, and anarchy. I was waiting for the big payoff - and there were certainly some interesting twists and turns, but it didn't feel there was a particular highlight as the book came to an end. There is meant to be a sequel releasing soon while I will read, but that is more because I admire Tchaikovsky's imagination and prolific writing more than the book itself.,