I was told that this was an absolutely stellar book and to go in blind if possible, so that’s exactly what I did. I was not expecting such a cerebral masterpiece. At first it felt like “wtf is going on?” And then once you start to understand the story, it still feels like “okay, but wtf?” It was stunning. It takes immense skill to write such an intricate world and story within only 245 pages. Perfect for fans of The Magicians.