Crying and throwing up. That basically defines my feelings upon finishing this book. 

From the first page I knew I would end up crying in my room non-stop. And so I did. 

Starting with the cover, oh my gosh, it's so beautiful. The color palette and the combination of the elements created in me the need to read the book. 

The development of the characters in the story was noticeable, not only in terms of personality, but the relationships between each of them (whether enemies, allies, lovers, family, etc). 

I really enjoyed the cultural elements used within the story, including the political themes and issues regarding colonialism and rebellion. They were very well written and understandable to those who may have little knowledge of the topics. 

The suspense and tension are always present in the story. In context, new spies and enemies emerge. We learn about them gradually, leaving us suspicious of everyone. The thought of "omg, what's going on?" was in my head every moment.

We get to know more about characters that in the first book had less of a presence, and I loved that this happened. 

The ending. Oh my gosh, what can I say? During the last few chapters of the book I was (literally) on the edge of my seat while taking classes (sorry, teachers). Just noticing that there were only a few pages left to the last chapter, I cried. 

 I was devastated by this ending.No kidding, I threw up from anxiety and sadness (again, professor sorry for leaving your class) Without a doubt, it was a devastating ending, but so well written, I loved it.  Chloe Gong, you still need to pay for my therapy, I need it badly.