The Magician's Daughter

"A girl raised by a magician on the hidden island of Hy-Brasil must leave the safety of her secluded world to help her guardian save the existence of magic. This book is rooted in appreciation for the classics, but it never feels derivative or awkwardly nostalgic. I ripped through it with a sort of manic glee, repeatedly forgetting I was supposed to be reading it critically rather then just enjoying myself. In short, this is a charming romp of an old-school coming of age fantasy about family and magic that will take your heart for a wild ride."