The element that creatively sets apart this book from others is the author's use of wit and believability. Don't let the length of the book (701 pages) trick you into believing there are drawn out scenes and fillers: each page meticulously adds the to adventure as you embark on a tale that involves two very different worlds. The author mixes fifty percent fantasy with fifty percent science fiction to provide a perfect blend of magic and wonder while maintaining a system of scientific credibility.

My favorite aspect of the novel is the extended storytelling. You don't just get a slice of each character, you're there for their development as they grow and as time ellispes. Make a special spot for it on your bookshelf.

I was quite impressed with this book. It was engaging and suspenseful. Sure, there were problems here and there, but without the assistance of a professional editor, that was to be expected. Actually, it was a lot better than I ever would have expected anyone to do without a professional editor.

When I first saw that it was 701 pages, I figured that the story probably needed to be tightened up a lot. But after reading it, I think it should be expanded instead. I would like to see this story told over a period of several books. There were some parts that I felt were glossed over a bit too much, and some problems that I think were resolved a bit too quickly and easily. This story as it is now is too long, but no less interesting because of it. I think it would be fabulous if told over the course of several stories, with time taken to flesh out each character and each problem more fully. And after having read this wonderful story, I have no doubt in my mind that she is fully capable of this.

700 pages, I am completely impressed... an amazing acheivment!

yes, I am here for a reason, not just to ramble. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would definatly recomend it! However, I would not suggest it to anyone who is particularly annoyed at run-on sentances or other trivial gramatical errors...

Good plot, interesting characters (a little hard to keep track of all of them, but not impossible), plently of wit to keep you laughing, and suprises throughout it all.

Nicely done!