“Acceptable” mass casualties.

All of the emotional and moral discussions in this book are extremely well expressed and kick you in the gut.

spoilers

I was surprised that Ax was still wavering so strongly this late in the series, but it makes perfect context for his absolute shock at Cassie’s betrayal.

Everyone can see now that Rachel has a problem with enjoying violence and can’t stop herself from indulging anymore.

the opening scene with Ax letting someone go free and Rachel rescinding that action was brutal.