It's a challenge to commit to reading much on a computer, but I couldn't stop reading this book and finished it in one sitting! It is an excellent collection of intertwined stories that leaves me wanting more from this universe. All of the characters are described in rich detail, along with their environment. You will find yourself thirsting for more as you follow the many characters through their trials, triumphs, and the changes that occur with life. You will not regret this purchase.