So happy I finally got to read the conclusion to this duology! I loved The Sunbearer Trials, so I was anxiously awaiting this sequel. And it was worth the wait!

I will say, first off, that the prose is a little lacking in places. The best way I can describe it is that a lot of the prose is surface level, and there's a tendency to tell what's already been shown. This made action scenes in particular rough. It wasn't enough to stop me from enjoying the book, but definitely worth noting. 

I think what I loved most in this book was the furthered exploration of lore, history, and world-building. A lot of new things are discovered by various characters throughout (trying not to get into spoilers), and their understanding of elements of Reino del Sol's history is challenged and reformed. 

The characters and their dynamics with each other continued to be delightful, and I appreciated how they grew as individuals, teams, and (in case) a couple. There's also some genuine sacrifices in here, which I think went a long way to really impacting character growth and thematic throughlines, while still allowing for the story to have a largely happy, hopeful ending. 

And, of course, I loved how incredibly queer and diverse this world is.