It follows the main FMC from ages 7 till 12 and I get that things happen to her to help shape her and create the backdrop for her coming into her power and being able to shake and change the world for the better. And I get with books with a hierarchy and power that sex and lies and politics play a part in it. I just felt like this book focused so much child sexual abuse that it took me out of the story and does make it hard to want to love the characters. Not sure if I'll finish the trilogy.