June 2017: reread in preparation for [b: The Raven Stratagem|30691976|Raven Stratagem (The Machineries of Empire #2)|Yoon Ha Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466524955s/30691976.jpg|51237351] and I understood more than I did the first time round. It's amazing how quickly I get attached to Cheris and Jedao. Onward to [b: The Raven Stratagem|30691976|Raven Stratagem (The Machineries of Empire #2)|Yoon Ha Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466524955s/30691976.jpg|51237351] now and I hope it knocks my socks off.

so. damn. good. can't wait to read the sequel