So glad I picked up an ARC of this because omg, this is definitely being added to my list of favourite books!
Plot is *solid*, with enough action and great pacing, but plenty of set up for sequels (one hopes!) as well. Several twists and things I did not see coming, which is so refreshing after several formulaic-feeling books recently.
Characters are great, I love Vor, she's smart and fierce, but also faltering and makes poor decisions at times. Overall very relatable and easy to root for. I was giving the main MC, Trygg, side-eye throughout the whole novel, but was still intrigued about him, a fine line to walk which the author does well. Second MC, Corbyn, is a legend and I adore him.
The setting and context was fresh, and it was nice to learn a bit about the customs and events of the world. Hopefully will see a bit more, geographically, in the next book.
SPAG was clean throughout.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this, and will be looking out for more works by this author!