This book is far from perfect in it's execution and looses the plot and characters characterization at times in the name of the themes and carrying out of the main characters arch. The writing was very accessible yet had a good sense of prose to it. The sci-fi and fantasy elements were far lighter then I had hoped when picking up the book, but they clearly buoy the main themes and drive of the book. I would be very interested to read something else by this author to see how I like it. I could see her having very good poetry... we will see. 

If you are interested in a new adult "finding oneself" sort of narrative, especially with discussions around the trans experience, this is definitely a book you will get a lot out of. Very good!