All the Birds in the Sky

Maybe I was just in the mood for something like this, but I really, really enjoyed it! The mix of fantasy and science fiction worked really well. For a book about magic, time machines, space travel, AI computers and talking animals, it was all very down to earth and I really enjoyed that about this book. For all the worldwide implications of what was going on, there was still just these two characters lives intertwining and each one trying to figure out life and their place in it and with each other. It never fell into the mushiness that it easily could have when the characters were young, instead dealing with a friendship that had lumps and bumps along the way...a whole lot of awkwardness, hurt feelings and uncertainty made it all very real despite the fictional things happening around them. As adults things changed and seeing all the pieces come together in the end and between the two characters was interesting and exciting. The last half of the book I read all in one sitting, because I just couldn't put it down. The moral dilemmas that are put forth give food for thought without being preachy, which was also another aspect I enjoyed. Overall I really liked it and would definitely recommend it!