Black Cake

The storytelling in this book is fantastic. So many characters to follow, but you're never confused and none of it could have been edited out. There were several moments in this book that brought tears. Some of the sad, some of them outraged, and some of them touched by the story. It reminded me of a Miyazaki movie. Poignant plot lines with plenty of adventure, but also serious environmental and social issues sprinkled throughout the whole way. I loved this book.