Outlandishly quirky, in a charming sort of way. Fast paced. Tons of action. And plenty of whimsy.

I love how environmentally conscious this book is. And it is so refreshing how the grandma in this story is portrayed as strong and actively adventurous, rather than simply old and frail.

What a lovely and delightful read. I was absolutely entranced by this book. Great worldbuilding and wonderful characters—each quirky and unique. The characters' personalities and their interactions with each other felt playful, but also very organic.

This is a fun and lighthearted read that tackles a fairly dark subject. While the villain of the book tries to kill and displace the royal family in order to take over the kingdom, the royal children, with the help of the castle, try to thwart the sinister machinations of the villain. While that does sound fairly heavy, this book keeps everything upbeat. It is filled with whimsy and sibling comradery. And, what can I say, I'm a sucker for anthropomorphic buildings.

Fun and fast. This book is filled with magic, wonder, and over-the-top outlandishness. Super quirky and whimsical. It reminded me of the joys of childhood.

As a person who loves both gardening and cooking, this book really resonated with me. It had interesting characters, good world building, and a plot that felt both magical and universal. It was fun, mysterious, and compelling.

Such a fun and emotional story, with gorgeous and quirky art. This retelling of “Frau Holle” does a fantastic joy of conveying the burnout of everyday chores and the joys of relaxation after much hard work has been achieved.

An absolute delight. The characters in this book were wonderful—so quirky and unique. I loved them all (except the obnoxious Raymond), with my favorite being the hag, Odge.

I was instantly enchanted with this book. It was so fun and clever. Extremely original. And, while a sentence or two summary of the plot would make the book sound a bit absurd, Kingfisher completely pulled it off. The worldbuilding was great. And the character development was spot on. The characters felt so real and universal that I was in tears by the end of the book.

A great Christmas book with interesting worldbuilding. It's a nod to the spirit of Christmas, but it's also a reminder of society's rampant consumerism.

A lighthearted read set in a world where magic and music have a symbiotic relationship. Quite unique. It's the first time I've come across a magic system that is entirely governed by music.

Cute, light, and quick. This was a fun read about a musician trying to fit in at a sports camp. A light and hopeful tone that really focuses on appreciating our uniqueness and individual talents, as opposed to just trying to fit in.