There really is no science fiction writer like Jeff VanderMeer. The way he expertly constructs this dystopian landscape of twisted biotechnology is both fascinating and horrific. I definitely got Annihilation vibes and loved every second of it. I enjoy his method of world building where it is teased more than explained: revealed in the action rather than the exposition.

But with that being said, I had some of the same struggles with this book that I did with his previous ones. Often, action is mixed in with exposition and introspection, which made it hard to follow the flow of the story. I often had to read and re-read paragraphs to make sure I didn't miss any important details about what characters are doing, nested in a paragraph about a dilapidated room.

I already have the next book and I'm so excited to get started with it.