Really stellar characters with geological manipulation abilities grounds this tale. It also has one of the most clever storytelling structures I've ever read. As all the separate threads began to wind together, the book became a completely new entity. Exciting, smart, and emotional at its core.

A fantastically rendered little tale about what's necessary to cope with life after you've found a door to, and then returned from, an alternate world. Witty details, clever dialogue, and standout characters made this short read that much more difficult to return from itself.

While densely detailed and full of well-rounded characters, I found myself unable to pick up on the language and story until well into the book. That's more on me, I know, but it shows this read is one that requires a heavy dose of concentration.