This book was long, but I don’t think anyone would ever say they wished it was shorter. I thought it was awesome and decided on the spot to recommend it specifically to my 13-year-old cousin. The characters were realistic, and while they weren’t perfect, that was what made the storyline interesting. I thought the story moved a little bit slowly looking back, but while I was reading it, I couldn’t get enough! My favorite parts were the parts where they flashed back to Earth to show the reaction of Patrick’s family when he was abducted. I thought it was especially creative how the author was able to let her characters on Ith know some things specific to Earth without making it weird that they knew it. I wished it would’ve concluded a bit better, but I’m crossing my fingers for a sequel!

Well-paced fantastical adventure concerning a boy and a large rabbit-creature switching universes. Conspiracies, social commentary, and intrigue abound, and Rust has a deft and humorous touch. This may not find a huge audience, but those who try it will be entertained by its absurdity. It's competently rendered middle-grade fun.