What a lovely, fantasy novel that embraced me for a few days. As I started getting to within 50 pages of the end, I really starting hoping that this is not a stand alone novel, and it appears that it should be the start of a new series.
What a huge leap - from the romance novels of my youth, to literature as a degree, to not really reading anything all that interesting, to reconnecting with an old, dear friend and calling it book club to take some literary risks, and crime thrillers, and now to be a in a full-fledged fantasy kick, some YA to boot. I love books.
This is one of those books that captures your imagination right away. I love that there are elements of this book that you could actually research. I love that in life, when you have the luxury of time to think and reflect, there are so many more things that we don't know, that it is truly an adventure that never ends if you remain curious, and open, and questing for something more.
I am pondering how much to gush, summarize and type out here. I like books like this because they are more than just an escape. You can't really be sure of where you are going to end up. This is the story of a girl, Aza Ray, who doesn't really seem all that suited to life on earth. Her life seems to be a miracle, and every day is a fight to stay alive since her lungs don't really seem to work and no one knows why. This is the story of her core unit, and her best friend, Jason, and of her untimely end, which isn't an ending, but rather a beginning or a remembering as she is brought back to her homeland, Magonia, a land in the sky which we humans barely get to glimpse.
Isn't it amazing to be filled with a sense of wonder at the miracles and complexity of life? Books like this are a true joy, and in pushing your own boundaries and thinking new thoughts, you don't know what new doors are going to open.
Yes. Dammit. I do like my rose coloured glasses. They have kept me sane and grounded on more than one occasion.
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