most of this book is orientalist, or just made up colonial garbage. It is very pretty though. ( )

Whilst my quest for the truth about wizards and magic in this world may be nonsensical at times (searching for that which does not exist will always be complete with trepidation) this predominantly child's book has the foundations of magiclore, if slightly embezzled. It is, like all the others, however, absolutely beautiful and the illustrations are greatly under-appreciated. ( )