Thought-provoking themes throughout, but I didn't think any of the characters with the exception of Wraith were very well developed. I had no idea why they did what they did or why people fell in love with each other. The book also seemed to jump around a lot and wasn't as cohesive as I would have liked. Still it was an interesting read. The ending was a disappointment for me - too much destruction. Also the subplot with Jess and Faregan was not well-done. He's all like I would do anything to ge
Wraith doesn't exist according to his world's magic because it doesn't affect him for some reason. He uses this 'handicap' to sneak food back to his friends so that they can avoid eating the drugged food that is given to the slum inhabitants. He meets someone who forges identity papers and ends up escaping the slums, but he wants everyone to come with him, especially when he finds the real reason for the them. This book is mainly a set up for the rest of the series. It takes place 1000yrs before
