I’ve read several other books by this author and loved them - and I really wanted to like this more than I did, i guess? I definitely enjoyed it and appreciated what a fresh take it is. In fantasy and Science Fiction it’s hard to come across truly new concepts, and well this has clear references I’ve never read it in quite this way.

Queens and Bronx were definitely my favorite characters. Also knowing that it’s a trilogy helps quite a bit. I found the ending rather unsatisfying and almost annoyingly convenient. Knowing there’s two more coming I’m much more accepting of it.

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While she doesn’t particularly deserve it, I do hope Staten Island gets an opportunity to realize the error of her beliefs and fears and redeem herself. I also hope Mannys new British roommate gets a chance to come back. I particularly enjoyed that character.