Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately, while the blurb really interested me, I have not been able to get into the book.

A boy who can fly in a world he can never quite understand. This is an unusual read that is a quest for something that is always just out of reach. The writing style is one that is well-structured and easy to read. Of the characters involved only the lead role seems to be human, all others the reader is left to make up their own mind. This forces the reader to take the characters at face value as perceived by the main character. An unusual approach but one that is successful in that the reader is never spoonfed background that would make them better off than the lead character.

As well as the characters the world building is quite fascinating as there is much that appears earth-like and yet so much more that seems constructed. Once again this places the reader at a disadvantage since the world is not so alien as to be accepted as such, or earth-like that assumptions can be made. This applies to environmental factors as well as plant and animal life. All is not quite right and comfortable.

The quest itself provides the book with direction and purpose. There is sufficient novelty and events to hold the attention throughout. There are points at which there is tension but these are eased through and resolved.

The conclusion to the book provides more information but does not really resolve the central character's situation or questions. As such, this may set the scene for a sequel.

If you are looking for something quite different to read, then this might well be the book for you.