Since reading this, [a:Erin Morgenstern|4370565|Erin Morgenstern|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1552589582p2/4370565.jpg] has become a new favorite author. Yep this book was that good. I spent an entire weekend reading it and I couldn't stop! The adventure takes a hold of you in such a beautiful way. The characters become your family, just like they become a family to each other. Morgenstern manages to make a perfect ending that leaves all the characters with what they do and don't deserve. This story is well-plotted, unique and unlike any other book out there.



The concept of an underground library world that has existed for centuries is AMAZING. Morgenstern comes up with many original ideas and plot lines in this book. I can't even compare it to another story! The pure uniqueness of it is what makes it stunning. I could never have guessed how the book ended. No spoilers, but what happens to the heart Dorian obtains is such an ingenious ending!



Just a warning for hesitant readers: the beginning is off to a slow start. It took me fifty or so pages to get into the story. There's so much plot and mythology to build up to so it takes awhile for the puzzle pieces to connect. However, the slow build up is worth it! No one will regret befriending Zachary, Dorian, Simon, Eleanor, Mirabel, Katrina, the Keeper and even the random cats that appear in the book. All of these lovable characters now have a special place in my heart. I love the gorgeous relationships, both romantic and platonic. The only critiques I have is that I wanted more scenes with Zachary's amazing mother and I wished the cats played a more important role in the story. This is a definite must-read for all fantasy fans and classic book lovers.