I just have to just accept this. I had to make myself read it, but because I wasn't paying attention I found the plot confusing and I didn't see the significance of stuff that was supposed to be significant. I don't have any desire to read the continuation of the story in the sequels.

But! I still love Tanith Lee! She's totally awesome, she's written a lot of books and there's a lot of diversity in her books too. I do realize that the Birthgrave is the epitome of Tanith Lee in a bunch of ways and I feel kind of guilty about not liking it more.