The sequel to HMRC didnt disappoint by falling into second book filler territory. It was just as gripping as the first with explosive scenes, amazing surprises and just good old Girl Power.

Soo much was going on but i was invested all the way through, especially when we went on a little European adventure with Leonie and got to look into some ancient histories and myths and legends. In one of my updates, I mentioned it being Charmed meets Indian Jones meets X Men and i think thats the best way to describe it.

The women in this novel are truly so amazing and fun to read. They are a mix of emotions and personalities that you can find someone to relate to. The inner monologues of Theo working through their transition was great to read as well as really informative about what it means to be a woman through a different gaze.

The sinister underlining misogyny that runs through the book via the few male characters, while disheartening in its reality, was almost empowering in its declaration. The fights we fight constantly just to be heard and respected was great to see in black and white.

I expected more from the actual Shadow Cabinet but in hindsight, that ending more then made up for the idea of what that really means and who we should be scared of.

Again, some surprisingly dark stuff in this book but as always, i was totally here for it and cannot wait for book 3.