This was a strong sequel to Nightbirds and had that feel that I enjoyed from that book. It continued the story perfectly and had that writing style that I was looking for. Kate J. Armstrong has a great feel for the genre and I was invested in what was happening to the characters and their world. I’m glad I got to read this and hope to read more from Kate J. Armstrong.

This is such an immersive universe. I absolutely love love loved these characters and this journey. I actually hadn't realized it's a sequel and read this one without reading the first (I know, not something I'd usually recommend), Even though I plan to read the first one, I still was able to be wholly invested in the story and enjoy it thoroughly. The prose was sparkly and fun, the story was full of magic and really fun moments, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this title. This review contains my honest thoughts.

Ya'll don't even know how long i have been WAITING for this sequel!!! I am on the floor. This was absolutely incredible and getting to dive back into the Nightbirds world has been the highlight of my month. I was ready to find out where the girls were headed in this one, and how their powers would grow and it did not disappoint. Mathilde continued to be my favorite fire lady of them all, and I am glad to say that it was just as magical, intense, and glittery as the first one! The nods yet again to religion and classism hit hard, and the addition of the political takeover and rebellion just really pulled it all together. I simply cannot recommend this series enough if you love 20s-style fantasy, a group of bad ass women, and the overall theme of gaining strength and believing in yourself.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.