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After the defeat of Caroline's father. I though that the rest would be denoument - and with 25% of the book left to go, an unnecessarily long one. Now I can see that this is about taking responsibility for what you break.

The way it jumps around is confusing at first. I'm starting to like Steve a bit.

Did I miss something? How did Doyle know that bleeding on the ground would disrupt the Master's magic?

Am I being too harsh on a history of literature professor for not taking into account that his Kaa might be the Ashbless who survives?

Nah. Doyle is a dumbass.

So Doyle is Ashblest. Bet right now he does get back to 1983 and Tish goes with him.

Some of this book seems a lot like Powers showing off historical/literary knowledge.

my boy Doyle thinks he can invent the light bulb. Ha!

The psychology is valid for the time it was written. But I think it's actually an exploration of blurred lines between human and divine.

Our story so far: Curdie is captured by the goblins, and Princess Irene saves him. Proving once and for all that this is not just a New Age concept. Strong women FTW! Too bad Curdie doesn't believe anything Irene is telling him.

I'm finding this book frustrating.

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Our story so far:
The princess Irene goes exploring and meets her literal ancestor. Then she's caught outside after dark and terribly frightened. A miner boy (and I hate that this was a real thing) comes to her rescue. Nurse Lootie has concerns.

this is an example of a good YA book. The story is compelling, and I don't get distracted while listening to it.