I would NOT have read this book if I'd known the sequel was only coming out in April 2022, in 3 months time. I would have waited till both were out because now I'm cursed to wait for what seems like an eternity to find out how this ends. Thankfully, it's a duology, so I'm at least comforted by the fact I won't be tormented the same way when the second book ends.

But wow, rarely does a character give into the malicious beasts we all have inside of us, keep hidden and try to overcome to be functional members of society. It went well past the point of righteous and justified revenge that would appease us readers as a 'perfect ending' and brings you to a point where your heart can only feel for Alyce and her immense pain.

I am a sap though, so I have all my fingers and toes crossed for a happy ending in the second book.