It took a few pages to get into the story and the complex world building - and likewise, I needed a few days after finishing it to wrap my head around what I just read. This could have easily become a chunky 700-page book and I'm both glad that Kingfisher decided against that and astounded that the moving story and the rich and fantastical world could fit in such few pages. 

This book impressed me very much - I'd love to spend more time in this world! Perfect for lovers of epic group-of-misfit-adventures and fairytales with a dark twist.