This is the last book of Emmie Mears' Stonebreaker series. I picked it up without having read the first two books, but I had no problem following the storyline, and I enjoyed the book a great deal. The world-building is first-rate; I would be happy to see additional stories set here. Mears tells a complicated story clearly, keeping a number of strands moving until they converge in a satisfying climax. Her characters have depth and moral complexity.

It's one of the better fantasy novels I've read in the few years.

Emmie Mears knows how to keep a reader interested. The world building draws the reader in, the characters are well developed, and the plot is refreshing and interesting.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the dARC in exchange for my honest review.