Brain Wood is a pretty talented writer. Especially with strong female leads he focuses on the tension between the characters here. This one really ramps up as I guess outside events effect the Utopia they have built. Cap is not president anymore? (That was quick) and the government wants back the land given to mutants. Now that Kitty and a much bigger group of mutants have been there they don't want to just give it back. It takes all the mutants to become one again, including Jean, to fix things. BUT what if there's a mutant who is playing EVERYONE behind the scenes?

What I liked: The fights were good because the tension built throughout the chapters worked well. I loved how Rogue FINALLY became useful here and her own character. The return of Colossal and Jean Gray and Psylock drama was all well done. I also really still enjoy Kitty and her mindset is similar to mine on what to do to keep everyone safe.

What I didn't like: Sometimes the art is a bit off. Like facial expressions, some fights, and scope can be a bit wonky. I also thought the ending didn't pay off like the rest of the volume.

I still think this is very solid. Around a 3.5. I think Brain gets what X-men are about and why it's a struggle to be apart of them. This hits on most of the levels you hope for.