I needed a few days to digest this one. Oh my gosh!!!

We have physics. We have philosophy. We have politics. And now we have mind games!!! I love some good mind games!! And we go into the future!! Finally!!!! I love the future!!!!!!

(Exclamation marks are necessary when reviewing this series tbh)

It took me a bit of time to get into this one as the first part of the book recapped previous events. HOWEVER. Around the 40% mark onwards I was completely hooked and couldn't stop. I have a great appreciation for morally gray choicest, nihilistic or selfish characters, and all that jazz that the author wove so beautifully against this scifi backdrop.

I don't want to say much about the actual plot because watching it unravel is a treat on itself. That said, if you liked the first book, you should read this one. And I can't wait to read the third.

4.5 stars rounded up. It feels wrong to round down given I'm shouting about this series from the metaphorical rooftops.

More thoughts here: https://youtu.be/CQjXPtxuYVo