Seems like I have been reading tons of middle grade and YA books nowadays... and loving every bit of it!

If there are some bookish technicalities that I like, its characterization and world building. YA as it may, this book delivered on both aspects. I like an MC that likes books and actually talks about them too. Both MCs have distinct and vibrant characterization that makes them both endearing.

The friendship that forged both MCs together makes their adventure a little bit more fun to ride along with. The inclusion of magic is a huge plus. It made the world building so much descriptive and well, magical. Overall a really good starting book to a series!