This is the perfect book to get comfy with under a mountain of blankets when it's cold outside, preferably by candle light (warm toned LED will work too!). I would describe this as something of a fairytale for adults - the atmosphere is exactly the right kind of magical and approachable to immediately get immersed in, the characters are real and multi-dimensional in a way that kept me at the edge of my seat worrying about their happily ever after. The spicy bits are absolutely top shelf, I have to say, and I love how they are wrapped in deep emotion, inner conflict and gritty adventure. I really really enjoyed it! _3