The Beholder is a sterling example of what happens when an author introduces real people into a world which he/she has clearly envisioned.  The characters are deep, real people with authentic motivations and desires; I wanted to follow Jason Walker on his journey of discovery, and I held my breath as he fell for the otherworldly Emily Ethan.  
 I did not feel that there was a wasted word in this book.  I read it in about 2 and a half hours (I read fast, obviously) but a good chunk of that time was me being up waaaay too late :)  Any author that can make me put off sleep for reading is doing something right.  If you like anything by Neil Gaiman, you will appreciate Amberlake's "The Beholder."  I look forward to reading more!
 Jason P. Crawford
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