Please don’t confuse this three star review for a meh or a dislike. I love Jeff’s work. He creates these intricate worlds with serious messages… but sometimes it takes a while to get to the point. And when we get there, sometimes I’m like, what? But… I ALWAYS always ALwAaYS end up thinking about his books long after I’ve finished them. I do additional reading. I admire the covers. I wait for the next release. The thing about Jeff’s work is it’s original and it’s totally 100% Jeff VanDermeer. There is not faking or trying to be something it’s not. I enjoy his work. And I will always grab for the next new release.