This book was a recommendation and the first book by N.K. Jemisin that I read. The way the book is narrated captivated me from the beginning, and I enjoyed following the unfolding events from Yeine's point of view. Although I can't quite pinpoint what made the reading process so intriguing, acquiring knowledge about the city of Sky and its functioning as Yeine adapted to new customs and the city's demands made for a great form of world-building. 

Even though I thought Yeine was an interesting character, it was difficult for me to care about the story and most other characters in the book. Although I'm not sure why, it was only in the last third that the reading process became much easier, and I truly started to care what happened to the gods. 

The final chapters were undoubtedly my favourite part, as they surprised me repeatedly - especially regarding the fate of some characters. I believe that the following volumes of the trilogy have the potential to surpass the first one!