This book has definitely found a special piece in my heart, in fact, I'm naming it one of the best sci-fi books I have read in my entire life! I'm really not sure what to say?

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT.

The plot was amazing, the worldbuilding was gripping and entrancing and didn't leave me running around in circles and the author's writing style was wonderful as well. I loved the sweet little romance going on between Ia and Knives and how it didn't take up a lot of space and wasn't super gooey which would have been quite unlike both of the characters' natures. Speaking of characters, this book has a formidable cast that continued to blow me away. Brinn was an amazing character who grew from a soft and fearful girl into a warrior who demanded to be acknowledged and respected. I am absolutely here for her character arc! I really loved the dynamic between her and Ia as well/ Knives was an interesting character as we never really know what decision he's going to make? He's a confused and unsure individual who lets himself be controlled by his father, the Genr=eral but hates it at the same time. He made a very interesting character for sure.

And now we finally come to Ia, the star of the whole story. Let's just say I would gladly lay down my life for her at any point of time. IA IS A BADASS WARRIOR QUEEN AND I LOVER HER TO INFINITY!!! It's been such a long time since I found a new, well-developed badass queen to worship! Watch me, I'm never ever going to stop talking about her!

So in conclusion, YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!