This is a Young Adult Fantasy completely devoid of romance or angst. In fact, apart from Martha Wells' Emilie, Jennifer Strange is one of the most mature main characters that I've encountered in a young adult book in a while. By mature I don't mean sexually or in a "too grown up" way, but in her sense of responsibility. At 16 she is the de facto manager for a group of wizards. She is resourceful, logical, and has her own Quarkbeast. It kind of reminded me of the Luggage from Pratchett's Discworld, except not so boxy and with more teeth. The world is magical and unique and surreally satirical. With a despotic King, a country on the brink of war, corporate shenanigans, Big Magic, and a prophecy that the last dragon will be killed on Sunday, it will take all of Jennifer's ingenuity to come out on top. Or at least sideways and not six feet under. I really liked this book. It was a slightly slower pace but had no problem holding my attention. I will be reading on in the series.