This book had some really interesting ideas concerning mysticism and magic. A dollop of Lovecraft in terms of how things look and work, with hate rather than fear being the driving force - much like that which drove Lovecraft himself to write. 

The world feels lived in, the characters whole while using stereotypes to clue you in on your initial meeting. A really clever concept executed as well as it could have been imo. Author has a amazing mind for knocking together entire worlds.