Basically I can see why people would have nostalgia about this book, and the appeal of it as a classic children's tale; but, for someone coming into it in adulthood it was just a bit above average.

It was a good book for what it is just not something that excited me.

3.5/5
Probably my least favourite in the series so far but I can see how it provided some valuable context for the extent of Harry's power and his relationship with certain factions. Looking forward to the next one.

Interesting premise and setting but just boring execution.

I didn't feel engaged in the story at all or really care about any characters. The technology was also glossed over and never really explained and used terms that probably showed up in a quick google like when they reference using a SIEM to protect their mech, which is a defensive security tool but doesn't really make sense in the context.

I think if you are interested in the premise you are probably better off reading a book about the actual Nigerian civil war.

Nothing particularly remarkable about this short novella, but it does provide some crucial background for Fred who you meet in the first book.