Oh, cool! Yes, I am interested in fantasy, children's, YA, adult, what have you, and I haven't heard of these books. *makes notes*

One of my own favorites is Diana Wynne Jones, whom you probably know, but if not - worth finding. I think Howl's Moving Castle and Charmed Life are among her best, but she doesn't really write a bad book.

there's no way Torch could've known.

You're forgetting the part where she has sekrit powers OMG! You can't trust those Swedes, say I.