Even if I didn't read the previous instalment in this series I loved this one and i think it can be read as a standalone.
it's a fascinating, engrossing, poignant, and well written book that kept me hooked till the end turning pages as fast as I could.
The cast of characters is fleshed and well thought, the plot is well crafted and I loved the descriptions of the settings.
The writer is a very talented storyteller and she can write about serious topics giving you a lot of food for thought.
I look forward to reading the next book by Ms Riley.
It was an excellent read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.