I loved this. The writing style is simple but effective and very... just enjoyable. The setting is novel and magical, and every little tidbit you get about the world is so engaging. I liked the characters, the plot (though there were a few times that things didn't quite fit and it took me out of the story, I didn't mind too much, because magic), and the messages that were effectively delivered without being forced at all. I will absolutely be recommending this to everyone I know.