Well, that was quite a ride. Once again, Stacey Abrams has concocted a complex plot that hinges on her knowledge of D.C. politics and administration and on her highly-skilled heroine who manages to connect dots and pull random facts together. returnreturnIt opens with a confusing scenario, with a president who has been pushed out but is wheedling his way back into office to face impeachment and, soon enough, a reelection campaign. At the same time, a woman in South Africa is plotting something, with highly-developed technology to use for her ends. Avery is in trouble, too, with her boss, a supreme court justice, still in a coma and only the chief justice keeping her employed while controversy rages around her. It's a lot, and that's before the real plot starts. returnreturnWhile I enjoyed the book, it does require both the patience to keep the threads straight and an ability to suspend disbelief. The characters are all a bit larger than life and the plot is convoluted. It's something those who love a plot-driven thrill ride would enjoy, while those who are more attracted to character development and graceful writing may find it a bit lacking.