Bacigalupi does not disappoint, the Excecutioness is a bit disappointing.

This is a Fantasy written by SiFi authors. The main gist is that an environmental problem is being presented in a fantastic setting.

My main issue with the Excecutioness is that victory comes too easy.
We are told which tactics are smart, and then shown how they work perfectly in practice. There is conflict within her soul, but she uses the recommended tactics and wins every time.
This is a naive representation of combat.