I find myself not quite knowing what to say about this unusual, lovely book. There's an interesting juxtaposition of the modern world, with its IPods and high school parties, alongside the hidden world of the Folk who live in the deep, dark forest. Author Holly Black creates a spell-binding tale of sibling love, bravery and devotion, with a healthy dose of non-traditional gender roles. The tale itself is haunting, as is the beautiful writing. Highly recommended.