The prose is very lyrical and brilliant. So many lines had me in awe. The themes and metaphors of this book were like a fascinating fairy tale that draws you in. However, the romance was a huge part of this book and while I understand

their happy ending, I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about them spending half the time miscommunicating and wondering if the other was mad.

This book was one that I read for the first time in high school. At that time it was solidified as a story that I've reread multiple times. I loved having an introduction from two authors who gave such beautiful insight and reflection on the book, and the artwork is stunning.

The twist of the damsel/wizard/witch in a tower is one I've never seen done quite this way by anyone else. Its tale of revenge, possession, love, and forgiveness is always beautiful to read. McKillip writes in a way that feels dreamlike, with long fantastical descriptions of even simple events.

There is one particular moment in this book that makes me uncomfortable, and it has to do with a character striking another. In the moment it seems out of character and is never directly addressed afterward.

Aside from this, the story continues to be one that invokes reflection on life, what it means to be part of the world, and ultimately love. I will continue to reread this and take something new away every time.

 Thank you to Netgalley and Tachyon publications for an eARC of this book.