This book was enchanting, and honestly I was torn between a four and a five star rating. Reading it is an immersive experience, similar to reading Caraval. The creativity and wonder that went into writing the scenery and the magic system are incredible.

The only reason this review is not five stars is because of some problems I had with the character development. The main character seemed prone to willfully ignorant self-sabotage fairly often, and at times the dialogue seemed a little under developed, and juvenile (the banter lacked the wit it hoped for). But the overall story and the building curiosity kept me reading, and I devoured most of this book in two days.

Welcome to Elsewhere, and enjoy the journey!