At first, I thought I liked Ballad more, but then this book made me cry. I knew it was coming, but it still got me. 

My only complaint is the overuse of Poe. Some people might appreciate the poetry; I do not. It took me out of the story and added little, in my opinion. I prefer when plots are poetic rather than when poetry is inserted between prose. However, on completion and reflection, I can look past it. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this entire series to most readers.