This a wonderful, delightful story full of magic, whimsy, love, and the sorrow that comes along with having to let someone you love go when you would rather keep that person close to you for all of your days. Sometimes, what's best for the other person, and their happiness is what is most important, and you have to put your wants aside to do what you know is right. (view spoiler)[That's exactly what Clara finds herself having to do in this book. When push comes to shove, she really shows courage and bravery on the outside when on the inside her heart is being ripped to pieces. (hide spoiler)] I loved all the different settings throughout the books, the characters were amazing-even the diabolical ones, and the story line was enchanting. This is not a book I will forget anytime soon. I enjoyed every part immensely.