The first in the series is always the most difficult for me to review. I think it is because while the story of the main character is neatly wrapped up when it comes to a companion series, it also leaves you questions about the other characters that you have come to know in the book and wondering which you will be learning more about next.

However, in this case, the characters were well developed and believable. Their abilities did push the realm of believability in this world, so we can put this in the category of magical realism, I think, though what they can do is more of a natural born talent and not something that they learn from a book--either the person has the potential to do it, or they don't, it is not something that they can develop the potential for later in life by reading a book or being taught.

I enjoy the way that we are swept away into their life and world and that the world is so like ours and so modern, but there are some aspects that are impossible, with no true ability to comprehend what the characters are going through when they use their ability, though it is very vividly described, and eloquently, as well. I just think that there is no comparison that a reader can compare it with in regards to their own experiences or what they have heard of among other individuals.

Overall it was a solid story and I truly enjoyed reading it (having read it multiple times back to back once I got my hands on it, though I only recorded the once).