I finished this story days ago....I am still thinking of Kamina's journey and it has permanently changed me and my views. As a woman, I was inspired and empowered and Kaimana will now forever be my favorite character. This is a story of unwavering love and trust but also one of breaking ceilings. Kaimana went against the wishes of her family and friends to follow her passions and faced hardships and heartbreak but grew as a character and hero. The theme was all about going against the grain and making difficult decisions and though it is fiction, it is raw. Initially, I was sort of bummed that it did not continue with the characters of the first book but now I could not care less. I do look forward to further stories of the magpie king, but I am also eagerly awaiting future adventures of Kaimana and Rakau.