Seb

I very much enjoyed the magic system in the one. Very emotional. Solid writing. Yes, the twist was a bit predictable and the conclusion felt a bit obvious, but at this point I was so absorbed by the book that it did not affect my enjoyment. Our main character kind of sucks, but that's the whole point. Immensely frustrating to read, but served the story well.

Genuinely jawdropping. I can't fully express how much this book moved me.

Amazing book. Very well written, as usual. I know SGJ's writing style is not for everyone, but it really really works for me. Probably did not need both levels of frame story, but I did end up enjoying the final layer, even if it did not feel entirely necessary.

Absolute banger. Nothing better for fast paced fantasy with a well thought out plot.

Exciting, many twists and turns. I did have to sigh at Wax a few times for being naive, but that's just him as a character. Steris remains the GOAT.