I was reluctant to give this novel a go, since I couldn't even finish the first book in Stiefvater's Wolves of Mercy Falls series. However, so many book buddies just adore the Raven Cycle stories, and my curiosity got the better of me. I'm SO glad I read it! It took me a little bit to warm up to the story, as it's not quite linear; even after finishing it, there are still mysteries to be solved. But once you get to know these FANTASTIC characters, the story just takes off. I adored the friendship dynamic the Raven boys have with each other and with Blue. It's a totally odd, very cool and magical (in every sense of the word) novel and I've already acquired the second book to read this month.