Thanks to NetGalley for a free Advanced Reader Copy.

What a ride! OMG! This is an amazing book. How lovely, cozy, and interesting! It has everything that I love in a good fantasy plot: folk and mythology, different kinds of creatures (including a dragon! Yay!), found family, and so much more! The setting is whimsical, yet sometimes with a kind of dark vibe at the same time. At the beginning it brought to mind Jasmin from Aladdin and Yafar, but then it reminded me of Where the Dark Stands Still, The Subtle Knife, The Wizard of Oz, and a bit of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; all of this in the author's own creation and incredible world-building, where you are transported from one world to another, from dreams that may come true, with magic that inspires and empowers women. This book has several memorable quotes and breathtaking teachings. I enjoyed it so, so much! I'd love to read more books from the author!

this had everything that was promised from the description and from what I was hoping for and enjoyed from this type of book. It was a unique concept and worked with the world that was going on. The characters had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from this type of book. I was engaged with the Slavic folklore and how it was used in the fantasy world elements. M.E.Moirin wrote this well and left me wanting more.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A 4 star rating from me. Loved the plot and the storytelling and relatable, likable characters. Loved every single second reading it.