Absolutely beautiful. 
 This is every magical story I loved as a child rolled into one. I cried a little bit at the ending, not wanting it to be over. This world building was absolutely phenomenal, with a brilliantly executed plot to go along with it. The characters were all jewels, and their relationships and interactions all so real. Agnieszka was such a wonderful protagonist, brave and strong-willed, quirky and so true to herself. Sarkan was the perfect counter to her, sardonic and pessimistic, but silently unsure and vulnerable. I also really Enjoyed the relationship between Agnieszka and Kasia. Their friendship was pure; there was no one girl silently trying to best the other. They each loved each other so much and only wanted the best for one another. 
 This story was just jumping off the pages. The attention to detail and the care put into this world showed and was- I can't even describe it. This book was just a feeling to me. Like coming home. It has brought magic back into my life, and it won't be leaving anytime soon. One of the best, if not THE best story that I've read this year. 
 Please: READ THIS BOOK.