The person behind Mooncakes hit it out of the park again with Tidesong.  Only special families are born with magic.  This magic can control water and wind, but it must be learned, and controlled so the world does not become chaos.  Sophie is a young apprentice and she has it in her to be powerful.  She is sent to live with her Auntie Lan to practice under her and her Cousin Sage.  The hope is that Sophie will be accepted into the best magic academy around.  But one night and one loss of control, causes a water dragon to walk on earth and not be able to transform back.  Lir may not be able to transform, but he is powerful and he will be a big help in Sophie learning to control her magic, while the two of them grow their friendship.  I loved this book.  It was sweet, it was heartwarming, and it was just...ahhhhhh.  This will be loved by boys and girls alike, and the artwork is a great compliment to a great story.