Molly is a lady of Westria now, raised from servant to noble status by King Alaric in The Silver Bowl. Political unrest with neighboring kingdoms means Alaric must secure an alliance by marrying a princess who doesn’t want to marry him. Alaric asks Molly to find the Loving Cup, rumored to be made by her grandfather, which will cause anyone who drinks from it to fall in love. He assembles a crew, including Tobias, friend of Molly and fellow former peasant, to go on a quest to find the cup. The journey leads them to Harrowsgode, the land of Molly’s magical ancestors, but this village has a sinister secret. Richard the Ratcatcher, a particularly well-rounded and delightful character, is key to helping the Westrians with their mission. The fast-moving adventure is wildly creative, and suspense builds on every page. Readers who already know Molly will be happy to see her again, but this story stands alone. Background information is skillfully placed, and never interrupts or bogs down the new tale. Molly and Tobias’ strong friendship, and slightly awkward unrequited feelings for one another, is sweet and feels so genuine. A story to be cherished and read over and over again.
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