4.5 stars.

Though this is intended as a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, it needs to be read with a different perspective and a different set of expectations. Those who appreciated the ending of The Handmaid's Tale and value the ambiguity of that should not read this book as it will absolutely create some spoilers.

As for me, this was a very enjoyable read. I loved the 3 person POV experience. I did enjoy returning to Gilead and I liked the history presented through Aunt Lydia's chapters. However, I do with that the perspective of Daisy had been slightly different. She was a bit overly immature and unable to pretend to conform. That was disappointing, as it seems like she should have been smarter.

I do think that this will be a reread down the line and it is prompting me to go back and reread the original.