Illustrations: Aldridge's illustration style is evocative of Ben Hatke, especially the marvelous Alexis, big sister to Edmund and Childe. The world of the fae is dark, dank and crammed with danger. When the story is playing out in the human world, the pages are edged in white. When the characters travel to the underworld, the borders become black. Besides being helpful, the overall effect is very cool. Aldridge is also skilled at capturing the grandeur of the world of the fae, from epic caverns and bridges and terraced neighborhoods evocative of Florence, Italy. Whick, the golem attendant to Childe is a particularly marvelous character. Made of wax and brought to life when the wick at the top of their head is lit, Whick is referred to in the third person throughout the novel, another wonderful touch.