In the Shadow of the Fall

I really, really enjoyed this novella. Interesting characters; beautiful prose; a fluidly built world that felt real and lived-in without being over-exposited. The main character made several choices that had me going, “OH NO WHAT ARE YOU DOING,” and yet I understood and sympathized with her reasons for doing what she did—which can be a fine line to walk. There was a big twist I didn't see coming, and the ending left me longing for the next book in the series. In terms of tone, this tale never flinched away from horrors but also never felt devoid of hope, and I love stories that can find that balance.

(I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)