This is my 12th book in the Endersverse, and I'm still amazed when I read a new book in this sweeping series. While there have been some that have seemed somewhat unremarkable on their own, but still welcome to keep me in this incredible universe, this book was amazing. There are so many exciting twists and turns, realizations and reflections. At points it has the feel of a chess match between masters, at others a thriller, and then there are poignant moments that are incredibly touching. I wish I had read this book much earlier and the other books would have been even richer for having this one in it. There's some serious profundity in this book on victory and regret and truth, things that are only possible because of genius children, travel at near light speeds, and people of incredible insight and others easily swayed living amongst them. Even if you haven't read many books in this series, and don't expect to read them all, you should definitely read this one.