Those Beyond the Wall
I loved the first book. This one didn’t grab me as much; I think the pacing was a bit off and a lot of reveals and flashbacks made some of the twists and turns hard to follow or keep track of what’s happening now, where do we stand, who knows what. Felt more grim than the first book, which still had plenty of grimness to my recollection. And then the final act gave strong Mad Max Fury Road vibes which, to be fair, really only helped my enjoyment because it gave me a strong image in my mind’s eye.