Sky Breaker

4.5 Stars. I greatly enjoyed this book, though I did like the first book a tad bit better. I am unsure of why Zemya chose to forgive her family after centuries of disrespect, punishment, and war on her people. I understand that she never wanted the resentment and divide in the first place, but one “I'm sorry” and all is forgiven? That doesn't make sense to me but I know that is not the point of the book. Also, I am having a bit of trouble grasping why the magic has been removed from the continents. If the moral of the story is that people do not need powers to be spectacular and they need to forge their own paths, then what was the point of giving them powers at all? Were they just a crutch this whole time?
Fascinating and unique duology, I am very glad I found it and was rightfully impressed with the expansive world-building. I look forward to reading more from Addie Thorley.