It took me far too long to start this book, as I kept pushing it aside for other reads. But once the looming library due date forced me past the prologue, I tore through it quickly—and was thrilled to discover it's part of a trilogy. Last summer, I read a similar book, and the whole "traveling West while disguised as a boy" trope has only appeared in these two novels (at least in my reading experience), but it was brilliantly executed. Partway through, I also realized I’ve read Rae Carson’s work before—Any Sign of Life is a treasured book on my shelf, and now I feel like I need to give it a re-read! Long story short, I was completely hooked and giddy by the end. I can't wait to dive into the sequel!