I think this was the perfect companion novel/sequel, in that it gives more background on the world and helps understand the characters from the other book, while still being strong enough to stand on it's own. I also really enjoyed the commentary on the different kinds of people who are needed in a movement, how it's not just front line work, because I feel like that's something that often lacks in some progressive spaces. It was also just really emotional but entertaining to read. I'm very grateful to Akwaeke Emezi, I think they did a wonderful job.