This novel is confusing, the book begins by introducing the reader to Sorykah-a Trader, one who can switch between the male and female bodies (she has a male counterpart, Soryk). She gets her twins away from an evil "collector" and runs. The book alternates between Sorykah and Soryk's points of view. There are some subplots involved as well- Sidra, Soryk's lover, is going to give birth even though it may kill her. Is the baby Soryk's? If so, Sorykah's existence is even more complicated than she had bargained for.

Sorykah is the careful, kind, and benevolent character of the two. Soryk is selfish, gluttonous, and uncaring. He has some redeeming qualities, but not overly many. The book would have been easier to follow if it did not swith from one to the other and alternate their wants, desires, and the people they interact with.

The plot was a little odd, the reader really has to pay attention to grasp the plot- mainly the battle for domination between Soryk and Sorykah. There is plenty of death, deceit, and evil in the book, almost too much. The concept was intriguing, but it could have been executed more clearly.

This book was ok, good for the science fiction reader, perhaps.