I love the symbolism of the light radiating out of the book to splash across her face like a wave from the ocean across would splash across one's feet. They say reading a book can take you to another world, but I don't even have to read a single word of that book to feel transported to that scene. Very well done and beautifully executed.
A very interesting portrait! I really relate to it; as a lover of stories and as one who read The Neverending Story over and over again. Plus, its just a damm cool photo. Good work!