Speak Easy: A Tale from the Effluvium (Tales from the Effluvium)

This story was incredible and beautifully written. It was kind of weird being back in this world I know, everything was familiar, yet everything was different because it was set in a time before the events I know. Do people need to read The Life & Death Cycle series before this? No. If reading this book is your first time entering this world, you won't be lost or confused.Nanette's journey was inspiring and emotional. Long after finishing the book my heart was racing from the fight she had to put up while in a foreign land. The risks she took made me hold my breath because I didn't want her to be caught by the ruthless guards. It was my first time reading a Fantasy with chronic illness representation, with the character Ryon who had the world's equivalent of diabetes. All the representation presented in this book was handled with the upmost respect and it was refreshing to read.My only negative was that Nanette and Ryon's relationship moved a bit too quickly for my liking, but I could understand they were made for each other so I can't complain. I loved their relationship regardless.I flew through this book and I highly recommend diving into Nanette's story.