Is it prophecy or a prediction? 

So much more intense than Parable of the Sower in the sense that it feels too real.  From Jarret to Dream Masks its a version of the world can has happened, is happening and can happen.

The potrayal of Earthseed as a concept changed drastically in book two.  Going from a small idea to a literal cult.  It's fascinating to see how easily something with good purpose can be turned because of pride, greed, power and money.  But don't all religions start with "good reason"? 

The characters are again so well written and I'm glad that Olamina in particular is written in a way not to worship but to see as human.

It's a hard read but is it much different than what our future could be?