5 stars This is an immersive, nail-biter of epic proportions. Riasg and October seem to be the stars of this one, but Gavin, Bramble, Adahy, Leanag, Soyla, Sgleo, and a few others feature prominently. Raven appears more too. Diva takes over Population Zero, and despite being October’s best friend, she does not share the same philosophy for humanity, planning instead for their annihilation. A plague to kill off most of humanity makes an appearance, likely inspired by current events, as much as the environmental issues that have been highlighted throughout the series. There are no wasted words in this book. Ms.Birt manages to be poetic without superfluous verbosity, which sometimes leads to beautifully crafted, precise sentences, but sometimes leads to confusion. There were a few times when I found myself needing to read sentences repeatedly to decipher their meaning. Reading one of her books is not for the lazy reader, but if you’re willing to put in the effort, the reward is significant. For me, there was no way to predict what would transpire next. I didn't know where the various characters would go or with whom they would go. I didn’t know how many people would die and whether any of them would be significant members of this “family.” I didn’t know what to expect in terms of the relationships between October, Adahy, and Riasg. So, everything was a surprise. Except for one thing: I loved it and I highly recommend this series! April 17, 2021
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