I have just read your Garden of Empress Cassia. It fabulous! I was really scared when Gemma got sucked into the picture I was like: Whats going to happen whats going to happen? And eventully I released my breath for that last part: We pulled Gemma out.
Yvonne
PS: PLEASE email me I have been waiting for a reply I just can’t believe I have a email for a real life author! See ya!