Talking animals, robot pilgrims, and enthralling alternative technologies abound in this heartfelt mix of fantasy and sf that features imaginative world building and ingeniously crafted characters.
Thanks to the chronicler’s distinct voice and novel point of view, it makes for an ingenious choice of narrator; the plot itself is replete with thorny quests and arduous journeys in the manner of classics like A Wrinkle in Time and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, though the finale feels somewhat rushed and leaves a few questions hanging.
