Ok, wow. 
 I thought book one was amazing. 
 The layers of difference between the character of Ismae, who I loved, from Grave Mercy and Sybella, who is so completely different--and just as easy for me to love--were amazing. 
 And the premise of LaFevers' narrative was deliciously constructed. 
 And seriously, I've never wanted two characters to hook up so much in my life. 
 IN MY LIFE. 
 Wow.