What a beautiful book, definitely one of my favorites. The love of nature permeates every page, Kya taking me to a completely different world than the busy city where I currently reside. It took me a little bit to get into this book, mainly because the story starts with Kya growing up in a very abusive situation and it was hard for me to read about that. As she grows, interacts with others and explores the marsh more, I fell completely under Kya’s spell. This book is a breath of fresh air with superb storytelling, I would really recommend it for anyone.