I'll be completely upfront. I'm turning 30 this year - and I know this book absolutely isn't aimed at someone getting on as much as me.

But I've adored Georgia Byng since I was knee high to a grasshopper, and when I noticed the ARC for this, I just couldn't resist.

I'm SO pleased I decided to read this - I devoured this story so fast. There's something so special and so magical about the way Georgia writes her stories. I adore how she always so perfectly mixes fantasy with real and really important messages - that was something I always enjoyed about Molly Moon, the small, subtle messages that opened your eyes to things. I'll never forget the poem about time in Molly Moon Stops The World ❤️

This is no different - Albi and Rufus are both amazing MCs. I so loved how Georgia made a main character out of a cow. Albi was so multi-layered, so interesting, and so fun to read. Rufus (a human) had some amazing character growth. I thought it was genius how he was made out to be a villain, but how he ended up gradually revealing his true self. It was brave having a "villain" as one of the MCs, and I loved it. I thought it worked SO well seeing the story from both angles and gradually seeing both characters grow and change.

The plot was fabulous - it was as weird and wonderful as anything you'd come to expect from Georgia Byng. I honestly don't think anyone else on the planet has an imagination quite like hers. Her humour was there too, and there were some really genuinely funny moments amongst the darker parts. It's intense and gripping, and in parts is quite a hard read. This makes it really special, and I really do think it'll make anyone who reads it (not just kids) think more about the issues our world is facing, such as climate change.

Ultimately, it was very brave to write something like this. It could so easily come across as pandering, but it didn't at all. It was fair, compelling, thought provoking and really special. It deserves so much success and I hope it helps a lot of people think more about the issues presented. Hats off to Georgia for this one 😊

P.S. Kids will love this - If you have any in your family, please get them this.

I Love an Eerie Ambience to a Mythological Story & this book fits the bill nicely.
(thanks to Net galley for this Book).

The children adored this magical adventure story, it has a really feel good vibe about it. Albi is a delight. Suitable for reading to a wide range of ages.. Will become a family classic in this house.