This series remains relevant even 20 years after I first cracked open the spine on a whim because I thought the princess was wearing a sweet dress. Cimorene became a heroine to me, someone to follow and model myself after as I grew older. I don't think I realized until recently just how much I internalized her indeoendence and pragmatic nature. These books have become a cornerstone of my literary identity and I am so grateful for Wrede's work.