This is a delightful young adult story that’s infused with magic and plenty of fantastical subject matter. I like the names Rose chose for her characters – she clearly has a love for fantasy and mythology and it shines through in her writing. The story deals with themes like growing up, friendships, and the struggles of gaining power over others. I also loved watching the development of the writing as the story went on. Rose has become quite the expert at building scenes and describing characters – especially the antagonists.