I don't know, Nghi Vo! Big thanks to TorDotCom for my copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Here's the deal: I love how Nghi Vo writes. I find it atmospheric, emotional, and captivating. That said, this one is not particularly a favorite of mine. The plot is thin and it's more about the demon Vitrine and the fall and rise and fall of a city under her watch. There are parts that were absolutely stunning to read and parts that were a slog. I enjoyed myself but I'm not running to recommend it to friends.