We discuss knowing you when your bones were smaller, Ianthe haunted by Babs’ FunkoPop collection, God playing games on his phone, forgetting that he’s muted during meetings, and will someone PLEASE check on Harrow? These chapters do a lot to set up the plot and introduce the new characters like the Lyctors, Jod, and the …

The first and only thing you need to know about this book is that it’s magnificently, enthrallingly, undeniably brilliant and you should read it. Immediately. Well, what are you waiting for? Go, go! Unconvinced? Sigh. Fine. Simon Snow is the Chosen One, but he’s a bit shaky on what exactly he’s been chosen for. After all, …