As the girls travel, however, Saba finds herself softening toward Emmi. She doesn't get too soft, of course—Saba will still get all bratty whenever she pleases—but she's finally able to appreciate some aspects of her little sister, especially those that remind her of her beloved Lugh.

Want to learn how to grow up quickly? Get yourself stuck in a hopeless situation. That'll do the trick. Now that we're done being snarky, we've just got to say that Saba's best quality is her ability to adapt. She struggles just like the rest of us, but she never lets that keep her down.

Although we don't know that Rooster Pinch is the King's father at this point, this passage raises an interesting question. Do you think Rooster's ability to read helped his son reach such insane heights of power?