Fierce women, fantastic world-building, epic adventure. What more can a reader ask for? I never want to give away the gems that are stored in this book. So I will say I loved: learning about Miranda's past challenges, seeing Rose rise to be a reluctant leader for the current challenges, how they navigated their relationship struggles to find equilibrium, how Orca and Harper are loyal badasses that add such a wonderful dimension to the story.The wonder of this story is how the author turns the key to the mind reel. The future world, a ravaged planet earth where the land is lost, and the seas and air are toxic to most life forms, vividly comes to life in the reader's mind. The dramatic dangers, the personal conflicts, the intriguing enemies are captivating and so well realized. The characters are complex, headstrong, and put through-the-ringer beautiful. They are a brave motley crew who bicker and fight and show up for each other time and time again. I cant wait to see what happens in the next book. Perhaps oddly, but I found this book incredibly hopeful. Humans can adapt and solve problems, loyal friends help you endure and rise, and love never gives up.