Children of Time

Was re-reading it for the Virtual Book Club and somehow this time my arachnophobia didn't get in the way, so I enjoyed the story much more this time round.
Still 4 stars though, because... Can't really put it into words. Just don't feel it to be a 5.
Will definitely continue with the trilogy now that it's completely out. How much do I want to know what shenanigans Helena and Portia are getting themselves into? Yes.