The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (2016)

A witch accidentally fills a baby with moonlight instead of starlight — granting her powerful, uncontrollable magic. Raised by the witch and a tiny dragon, the girl’s power grows even as a nearby village fears her existence. Barnhill’s prose feels like a lullaby, layered with wisdom about love, loss, and the stories we tell to protect ourselves. It’s the rare book that feels both ancient and brand new.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐