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He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan
4.0
dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was a satisfying end to the duology. The world was just as bleak as in the first book, and the characters just as layered.

This series does a great job of exploring sexuality and gender in a period with rigid expectations. This book in particular delved into using sex for power and manipulation as well as pleasure. It was interesting to see each main character either fight against or come to terms with their varied identities. 

Overall, this is definitely not a feel-good time, but a good read!