Changes

I did wonder how we'd be able to sustain such intensity throughout a third installment, even with the arrival of the settler scout ship and a new character or two, as we seemed to have gone as far as we could with the use of Noise to create conflict. Ness answers this with an entirely new voice in 1017, the Return, the only Spackle to escape the slave genocide, who has rejoined his people, found a place at the forefront of the war, and who struggles to regain a sense of belonging. Through this brand new and very powerful narrator, we finally come to understand the true nature of Noise, and it's beautiful. It's worth fighting for - something Viola understands instinctively and Todd must learn through yet another heartbreakingly difficult lesson in at the shape hands of President Prentiss.

It's beautifully written , with characters that creep under your skin and right into your soul. It explores huge themes with an underlying and deep compassion that brings tears to your eyes. It's a big, special thing, this series, and you really shouldn't miss it. Your grandchildren won't.