If you're anything like me, you might get a little antsy waiting for comments after a story is posted. I knew when I read the header, though, that I was going to really enjoy this story, and I saved it for a lazy weekend when I could curl up with my laptop and enjoy it uninterrupted. Boy, am I ever glad I did.
Believable characters, warts and all, an immersive world, clever backstory, great relationships, and absolutely brilliant magical theory. I can't tell you what a pleasure this was to read.