Took a shot and didn't read the blurb I play it fast and lose with authors I like and that's my toxic trait. I trust whatever they put out will entertain. Benjanun is in good company. Last book I read without a glimpse at the blurb was Rogue Protocol - Martha Wells. And just like then, I was not disappointed.

Let's talk about how creative these titles are! Not Alphabet titles A court of this or a spaceship of that. No, its midway phrases that may or may not ve in the book. And it seems to fit the story like a glove.

Plot/Storyline/Themes:
I mean come on What an opening!
"Morning begins in apocalypse: [... ...] The Church, the fall, the final armageddon that awaits them all".

Character Development/Favorite Character:
Vivid imagery from a couple of sentences had me feeling pity for Panthida/Sister Josephine, hating the Abbey, completely enamored by the Eshim Anoushka and the nun, Numadesi.

"Red stole trimmed in alabaster"

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
It's not a simple act. It means something. The moment Panthida claims herself and disavows Josephine.
"My name isn’tJosephine. It’s Panthida.”
“Panthida,” the Eshim repeats. “How iridescent. It fits you much better than Josephine.”

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤"The Bible is teeth and each time she touches it, it is as though she’s handling bare razors.” (On the danger of rabid religion)
🖤"The blades of archangels. The Eshim are not to be crossed in any way, so they say.” (The Eshim)
🖤"All things are sins, save what is done by those with power.” (Truer words have never been spoken)

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ The rise of religious zealotry into absolute power feels horrifyingly plausible if not probable.
■ Eshim - Literal Warrior Nuns
■Survival Arithmetic

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