Status Updates From Levius/est, Vol. 1

I bought the hardcover and am shelving this until I read it first.

On hold pending the hardcover to read first. Pending shipment at the end of July.

Started reading at the end of June. 53 pages in and there is no coherent story going on. It feels like the opening of a tv series or movie sequel where you get the "previously on" or flashing scenes to catch you up with the story. I know there is a Levius hardcover book, but was led to believe that it tells the same story as the paperbacks. However, now I've seen a few reviewers stating to read that first. (Shrug)