I read the entire Ballad of Titha Mae on an 11 hour road trip this past weekend and I really enjoyed it and I recommend it for anyone who likes fantasy stories. It's also cool that it is based on stories Jon Dalvy told his younger sisters growing up. If I had children of my own I would definitely read it to them. This is one of two novels I have purchased in my life that was initially based on just the cover art. Obviously I had to also be interested in the synopsis of the story as well. It is said you can't judge a book by it's cover, but I say you can if the artist does a good enough job of bringing the story to life in picture form. Great picture sandara!