Nik Kroushl
As much fun as book 1. I love seeing Anequs' social commentary and politics evolve over time, and the depth that her friends are gaining chapter by chapter (none of them perfect or perfectly politically correct -- and Anequs herself showing her flaws from time to time beyond the context of just having personality traits the Anglish don't enjoy). At this point the cast has gotten pretty large. I appreciate this fantasy book's allegories on larger political questions, and the introduction of more Nampeshiweisit. It still costs me a bit to remember which cities and altered culture/country names are which, but remains a blast of a world to inhabit. I am here for Anequs' polyamorous commune dreams and I love that she is gently schooling the annoying but well meaning socialist boys.
As much fun as book 1. I love seeing Anequs' social commentary and politics evolve over time, and the depth that her friends are gaining chapter by chapter (none of them perfect or perfectly politically correct -- and Anequs herself showing her flaws from time to time beyond the context of just having personality traits the Anglish don't enjoy). At this point the cast has gotten pretty large. I appreciate this fantasy book's allegories on larger political questions, and the introduction of more Nampeshiweisit. It still costs me a bit to remember which cities and altered culture/country names are which, but remains a blast of a world to inhabit. I am here for Anequs' polyamorous commune dreams and I love that she is gently schooling the annoying but well meaning socialist boys.