The [a:Elizabeth Bear|108173|Elizabeth Bear|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1219878171p2/108173.jpg] catch-up read proceeds apace. I quite enjoy this whole "waiting until the last book comes out before starting the series" thing.
Aside from the obvious fact that it's wonderful to see historically inspired fantasy that does no take place solely within Western Europe or relegate women to cattle and chattel, I really enjoyed Bear's eye for descriptive language and evoking the feel of the places she takes her readers and her characters. More epic fantasy like this, please!
Fortunately, there are two more books in this trilogy so I am likely to get my wish.