“A mind-bending exploration of the soul. Maddock is a compelling central character, who finds his heart and taps into his own soul as the book proceeds, making him an excellent protagonist to root for, and a great focal point for the start of a series. The novel manages to be thought-provoking and page-turning at once, and as the beginning of a trilogy, it will be hard to wait for Vega’s second installment.” ★★★★