I'm not really sure why I didn't love this book. It had so many elements I generally enjoy - a strong female lead, actual female friendships, interesting magic, and the looming possibility of romance. But for some reason, I couldn't help feeling that something was lacking. The dragon, for instance, seemed very one-note. I kept waiting for him to develop more of a personality and getting more scowls and sarcastic rebukes instead. And then, (possible spoilers) maybe I'm just not that interested in stories where trees are the primary villain? I don't know. There was a lot to love about this book, so don't be discouraged from reading it on my account! But for me, the end just left me kind of... meh.