probably more realistically a 4 in comparison to Carey's other writing but in comparison to what I'd previously been reading it was amazing. such a needed respite. clear beautiful voice, well executed world, good enjoyable well paced plot, levity, depth yet simplicity in characters. sucked me in to the exclusion of wanting to do anything else but read. 
 author to be in town for a con in Jan. will definitely plan to go.