Wow, this book was an experience. Breathtakingly beautiful with a whimsical writing style, and an incredibly rich atmosphere that sucks you in and makes you wonder if magic really does exist. I don’t know what I was expecting when I went into this book, but it certainly wasn’t this, and I couldn’t be happier. I don’t really have a whole lot to say to be honest, this is one of those books that is really hard to describe. I loved everything about it, I genuinely can’t think of a single downside. This was super confusing at time, I had a hard time following the timeline (the chapters flip flop between different years, so you really have to pay attention), but I didn’t actually mind that. I knew that eventually it would all come together and it would make sense, so even though I was confused I was just enjoying the ride.

Erin Morgenstern’s brain is a beautiful, wonderful thing. This must have been a difficult book to write, I have no idea how she did it. But wow she really did that! I can’t wait to get to The Starless Sea now!