I've tried reading multiple titles from this author who came highly recommended by a friend but I think I have an issue with the authors voice/style. This book was frustrating to get through, I was tired of the way the main character's thought's were written.
The author tried to create a different world for this character and there were many things that were not explained - some things you can figure out from context but not others. That, coupled with the specialized jargon that was not explained, frustrated me even more.
I did not read this book until I was an adult. It was wonderful. A wonderful story with fantastic mythical creatures in a magical world. I wish I knew about this book when I was a child.