So, I liked this. I didn't love it (as I did this author's The Wishing Game). There were some times I was a bit confused; there was THE STORYTELLER jumping in between chapters, giving little tidbits and insights. There was a prologue to start (15 years before). The first 15 chapters are in the "real" world, then it's through the wardrobe, or the following the red crow through the door to Shanandoah. There were some flashbacks, some of Jeremy's history. The scenes shift from Rafe/Jeremy to Emilie's story before they come together again, split up again.  There is a map in the text copy (a pdf accessible with the audio edition) ... I still struggled a bit to follow everything that was going on. There were things I loved, but many that I didn't feel like I really absorbed. 

I didn't find many of "my" words I notice ... a couple smirks, one scowl ... snuck (instead of sneaked). One instance of proFanity. A m/m relationship is a major storyline, while there's nothing at all explicit, this book may not be for anyone who doesn't want to cheer on a gay relationship. There is some domestic violence as well.  Lots of fantasy creatures (mermaids, unicorns, "bright boys") a pet rat, swords and arrows, queens and princes and knights ... it was good, there were "ah" moments, but I just don't know how memorable it was. 

I had both the audio and the kindle copy, borrowed from the library. Newer release, so it was a bit of a wait and juggling to get both at the same time.