Overall I enjoyed this book but it does feel as though Frys writing has improved since he wrote this. The plot is fun and unpredictable, pacing also nicely managed. The characters beside the main protagonist are a little flat, Steve has some layers but beyond that they all feel a little like NPCs. I really like Frys prose, it's super easy to read, though in this case maybe it's targeting a younger audience than his beautiful purpose in Mythos. The film script style interludes didn't really gel with me, I found they broke the immersion rather than enhancing it. It's a good fun read though and a good choice for a young adult wanting something a bit heavier than is typical in the genre, but it's not his best work.