Life couldn't get more awful for James Moody. Between social isolation and family tragedies he manages to mostly stay cheerful. In his darkest hours he finds his soul transported to 'Root,' a way station for souls in transition. When his lapses become more frequent and Reapers seek to facilitate his transit to the land of the dead, he finds possible salvation and maybe even love among a guild of dream weavers. He takes refuge with Karla, a long-term resident of Root, until he can sort out the detritus of his physical life and solve the mystery of Karla's location and identity in the living world.
Root (Liminality) is a very interesting concept. Getting there seems easy enough, but staying there seems almost impossible. The book flows pretty easily and you are introduced to James for most of it. The characters are lovable (and hatable where appropriate). While I really enjoyed the book I can't help but feel that it was unfinished. Since this is first in a series I'm assuming that was intentional. It definitely left me wondering what happens next and I'll be buying book two as soon as I finish this review.