This was good. Unexpectedly so. 
 The idea of spending a whole book with Levana wasn't something I thought I would enjoy, but it was actually fascinating. You still don't like her, she's still awful, but at least you know why. That maybe there's a reason she is the way she is, and even though it doesn't justify anything, I can now see where she's coming from, and why she thinks her actions are justified. 
 That got deep. 
 But seriously it was interesting to see her from a different perspective, and I think it sets the stage for Winter really nicely. Going into the final chapter with all the information. 
 I guess I didn't give 5 stars because the plot was quite weak, but it wasn't about the plot, so I can't really blame it. 
 Definitely worth reading alongside the lunar chronicles. 
 Really, don't skip it.