Gah! I love this story so much that talking about it is challenging! I am one of many children that grew up on the Narnia books and became an adult that constantly searches for that feeling again. Medieval inspired castles, unicorns, magic forests, Witches and Mermaids. GIVE ME THEM ALL! This novel both pays homage to that love of the childhood classics while giving us an adult story to enjoy. I think I was half in love with both Rafe and Jeremy by the end of the book and the fight they fought for each other and to bring the lost princess home. Every moment of this story brought me enjoyment and if there is someday a sequel I will be clamoring to read it immediately.