While some of the mysteries presented in the first title are brought to some sense of resolution, many more are brought forward. This uncertainty and lack of a clear overview is both frustrating and fascinating, and I read at a break-neck speed in my attempts to discover the secrets of this alternate universe and how exactly God is involved in the entire situation, for He certainly is. By the end of the book much remains to be discovered and a seemingly overwhelming amount of work lies before the young hero and heroine before the rift in the universal fabric can be healed completely. The prolific loose ends and unanswered questions are sure to keep Davis fans on edge as they wait for the release of the third and final novel. Looking back on my review of the original novel I can clearly tell that my fondness for the series has only grown with this new addition.
As a young adult I absolutely adored reading stories that featured interdimensional travel, alternative realities and the like. Thankfully Davis, a Christian author, has entered the genre. Though written for teens, adults who enjoy speculative fiction should not miss this series; many of today’s finest authors are writing for young people, particularly in speculative fiction.
Though filled with danger and a clear separation of good and evil, Davis’ prose is clean and wholesome. Violent events instigated by the forces of darkness -- vision stalkers such as Mictar whose origin we do not yet understand -- continue to occur and are disturbing; this is definitely a title for older readers. Davis’ blend of faith, science fiction, and music create a unique and captivating tale. This second installment begins to develop themes relating to the Christian faith, such as sacrificial love, though it’s too early to tell where Davis is headed with them. With his skillful blending of the Christian faith together with a high intensity story line Davis has created a book that is never heavy-handed, and is highly entertaining.
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