Stephen
Stephen asked:

How do you pronounce it? Is it "7-eves"?

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Caleb The way you finally learn what the name means is a great "OH!" moment.

It's also the point where you should put down the book so the terrible 2nd part doesn't ruin the amazing first half.
Bryan Glosemeyer yes, it is palindrome, but it is pronounced seven eves. explaining why, however, would be a spoiler.
Boris Vidolov I listened to the author. It is like two words: 7 and "eves" (pronounced like 'eevs').
Daniel Rothenberg Towards the end of Part Two it becomes clear that it should be pronounced "7-eves" and where the name comes from.
GeneralTHC Yes. It is Seven Eves. Eves, as in Adam and Eve, I presume. That is how it is said on the audiobook anyway.
Jesse Kona Yes, that's how I say it.
Timothy Morrison It is a palindrome
Shawn It's a palindrome. It's spelled the same front and backwards, which is just seven both ways. seve-n-eves.
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