I received an electronic ARC from SOURCEBOOKS Kids through NetGalley.
Izzy has never felt she fit in. She is fascinated by fairy tales and folk legends and prefers to study those than engage with others. We meet her after her family has moved to a new country to live in her grandmother's house. When her sister disappears, she seeks help from the mysterious older woman next door and follow her to Faerie. This launches a series of adventures both alone and with new friends until they rescue Hen, themselves and defeat the evil queen.
Soontornvat brings the settings to life so readers feel they are moving through the villages and kingdoms engaging with a variety of creatures. The characters start a bit flat but slowly share more of themselves as they build to the climactic scene. By the end, Izzy has learned more about who she really is and where she thinks she belongs. It sets up the next book so readers will be eager to see how the story continues.