Nona impressions seem to be inevitably colored by the fact that the novel originated from what was planned to be Alecto's first act, so I can understand people calling it a "setup book" or just a way to move the 5-dimensional chess pieces to where Muir needs them to be so Alecto can begin, but I feel that's unfair. This is a great novel that makes Nona a fully realized character, provides a sense of place and setting unlike any other in the series, manages to juggle between a good number of factions and also trumps both Gideon and Harrow in the emotional department, thanks to (particularly) Nona's found family unit and the kids she befriends.

I honestly came away from it with less questions than I expected, and all the ones I can think of feel more like intentional blanks than stuff I'd find answers for in a reread, which I appreciate. Can't wait for Alecto!