"It felt like stepping into a world made of ancient fairy tales and dreams come to life." is the perfect way to describe this book. I felt like I was in a constant dream state and wow, what an exciting adventure. I felt like I was reading a Studio Ghibli/Miyazaki story. The adventure, the fantasy, the magical realism, the growth/strength/bravery of Scarlett, and even the romance was all so good and entertaining.