I was predisposed to liking this book for many reasons. First, I was lucky enough to win a raffle on reddit to get the audiobook version for free! Also, I’m a huge Cradle fan and love Travis Baldree as a narrator. Third, there’s a talking axe. That’s a trifecta! I enjoyed every bit of this story. There are rich characters, and a full blown evolving story. The ripple system is creative, compelling, and makes me wish I too could join in EBO. This is a must buy. I’m hooked from now on, can’t wait for book 2.