The story itself is okay, it kind of reads like a genuine children's story rather than a short story for adults, which isn't really my thing. But what I LOVED was the afterward, where Clarke talks about things she loves that subconsciously influenced her work!! The fact that she's a Kate Bush fan made me so happy and also made me want to read Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell. I absolutely loved Piranesi so it was cool to learn about the hidden influences behind that as well.