Locke Lamora vs. Sabetha — the love of his life, the one who got away, now hired by the opposition to rig the same election he's rigging. In flashback, we see their history as teenage members of a traveling theater troupe. Lynch finally delivers the love story fans waited six years for.
Moderate — the romance finally takes center stage.
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Moods: Romantic Theatrical Political Nostalgic
Tropes: Ex-Lovers Theater Troupe Political Election Dual Timeline
Divisive — some love her, some find her frustrating. Lynch writes her as deliberately complex.
The Thorn of Emberlain has been announced but delayed repeatedly.
Some of the best writing in the series — funny, warm, and nostalgic.