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This book has enough twists to keep you up way past bedtime, and I can't wait for the sequel'\u003cbr\u003eMichael R. Underwood, \u003ci\u003ehost of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Skiffy and Fanty Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This engaging space opera debut delivers a story that dances between hilarity and seriousness, with all the joy and frustration psychic cats can bring to the mix'\u003cbr\u003e Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Imagine if \u003ci\u003eFirefly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMass Effect\u003c\/i\u003e got together and had a baby, and that baby were delivered by Guillermo del Toro. This book is that baby. ¡Esto fue un triunfo!'\u003cbr\u003eCurtis C. 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