i read this book a really, really long time ago. i was probably twelve or thirteen and my mum's friend lent me her copy, because she thought i would like it.

i don't remember much, but i remember i did like it—at least most of it, anyway. i hated the ending and i hated most characters, but i liked the writing and i liked the magic.

nowadays, i have no idea whatsoever if i would still like it. i don't intend to reread, but i realised i'd never added it to goodreads, so this is mostly for my peace of mind.