I wrote an extremely long review of Shadow and Sea so I will keep this brief. If you are a Cradle fan, Elder Empire is a must read. Whether you prefer the sea half of the series or the shadow half of the series It truly feels like they build on each other and the universe the author has created in the best way. The world is fascinating, the magic system feels unique and interesting, and I definitely wanted to spend more time with the main character. Can’t wait to jump in to the next books.