R.M. Romero has been a must read author for me since The Ghosts of Rose Hill, and I was excited to read Romero’s prose! Tale of the Flying Forest is described as Jewish Narnia, and I definitely felt that! Tale of the Flying Forest is middle grade, so while I definitely enjoyed it, it’s probably not for many of my peers, but I highly recommend it to those who enjoy middle grade or have a middle grade reader. I like that it dealt with dark themes, like child abuse and grief, but I loved the positivity of finding literal family and discovering one’s own courage and heroism. I thought it was unique how it brought Judaism in with Jewish stories, language, and ideas. Even as an atheist, I enjoyed learning about aspects of Judaism, and it felt very natural in its delivery, so I believe anyone of any background or religion would still enjoy this book. This book is five stars from me!