Never a question in my mind that this book would be anything other than five stars. 
 It's such a unique style of writing, which fits perfectly in this completely unique book. So unique, in fact, that it is stretching the limits of my own imagination. I will be basking in this creativity for months to come, or at least until I read the sequel, which I am sure will be equally breathtaking. 
 There are certain phrases and concepts which even now are escaping my grasp. Lucky for me there is a glossary of terms in the back of the book. I didn't use it throughout reading, since it would have taken me a step out of the story, but it's there for anyone who needs it. Even without fully understanding the religious icons and practices, or their geography, or history and politics, I was drawn deep into the story. The characters were absolutely real, though fantastical, and I could feel them as though they sat by my side, watching me flip the pages, whispering words in my ear. 
 *sigh* I don't envy the next book I read. It's bound to be a hard act to follow.