Andrewsarchus

Just a very solid book all the way through. Strong plotting, character arcs and worldbuilding.

The juxtaposition between Alyx's thought process and that of the vapid group she has to lead is the best aspect of the book. I really loved the section in the middle between Alyx and Iris with getting Iris to confront her mother's death, I was moved by it. It felt like since the future people's way is to avoid conflict, when Iris did have to meet it head on she hit every stage of grief intensely and extremely fast.

The themes this was trying to explore are interesting, but I disliked pretty much everything about how it was executed.

The underscoring impression the book gives you of a world already having most everything taken from it, and yet still people want more is simply incredible.

Really enjoyed the character arcs, but the politicing around the middle seemed a bit obvious/farfetched at times. Still a very good book though.