This was an enchanting read. The author really wove a beautiful work, taking aspects of real folklore. The main character is realistic and indecisive in her thoughts. She feels as if she belongs nowhere. She can't trust others because her whole life she's been harassed and belittled. But she has an inner fight. The magic brings a real element of curiosity. I wanted to learn more the whole story. I couldn't wait to see it's secrets unfold.
The book is just so amazing. A real tale told by a master storyteller.
Brilliant. I was completely sucked in.
Clean read. Would even be safe to read aloud as a family. Fairy-tale lovers would enjoy this book. ( )

Margot is a not quite literally a fish out of water, living a miserable life as the shunned princess in her father's water-hating, inland kingdom. Unexpected friendly advice from her stepmother sends her fleeing with a visiting king from the west, toward the Isles where Margot's great grandmother came from. But Margot soon comes to find that while she didn't fit among her father's people, neither does she fit among her mother's. Satisfying first installment to what is certainly planned to be a trilogy. ( )