Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuug. Whhhhhhy. Whhhhy has this book been nominated for a Caudill? Where is the justice in the world?! 
 This was me the entire book. 
 I literally fell asleep on three separate occasions while reading this book. That is not hyperbole. I was reading the book, and then I was asleep. I'd like to blame this on the fact that I often read while reclining in bed or on my couch, but that's never been an issue before. 
 This book was 80% world building, 15% character development, and 5% plot. I hated it. Why isn't anything happening?! What do I care what someone's character sounds like?! Do you honestly think I can call to mind the sound of a flute from memory? Because I can't. 
 I normally love world building. Of course, normally, when there is world building, there's a point to all the tiny details being thrown at me. I didn't get that sense, here. Me thinks a sequel is afoot! Guess who won't be reading it?