Oh my. Do I ever love a surly magician. 
 The plot was lovely, the magic was fantastic, the characters were endearing, and it was all wrapped together with a great main lady. Despite her reservations and timid way, she really got a spark going in her mid-way through the book. That confidence boost led her to capture herself said surly magician and also to start the process to healing a wrong done a long time ago that harbors darkness over everything she knows. Brilliant read.