So I've had a long time to think about this book. What I have to say is short. It's beautiful. That is to say that the images I could see in my imagination were astounding. However, it lacked a story. I wasn't sure what the story was about until half way through. Also, the main character was a brilliant, gifted child, but then... not. There was all this mystery surrounding her and then... not. 
 All that said, if the author ever comes out with another book, I would read it.