i did not think this one would be a 5 star as i've rated the past folk of the air books. but that ending. THAT ENDING SURPASSED 5 STARS. I AM STILL IN SO MUCH SHOCK. HOLLY BLACK THE WRITER THAT YOU ARE. I AM IN ABSOLUTE AWE THAT YOU ORCHESTRATED RIGHT BENEATH MY NOSE. THAT I SAW NONE OF IT COMING. the writing in this is once again pure poetry. suren has one of my favourite character designs, and oak is one of the most interesting characterisations in the folk of the air series imo. SO enriching and immersive. i devoured every last word. i cannot wait for the next book because that ending will have me in a guaranteed chokehold for the next month leading up to the release of the sequel. thank you for creating this world holly my brain worms are hungry and you are delivering.