While I enjoyed this overall, it didn't grab me the way it seemed to grab other people. At times it felt it was moving too fast to really appreciate anything but with the whole mystery aspect, I was intrigued enough to keep on reading. The twists I didn't see coming and I enjoyed that while things seemed like they would play out predictably, they instead did the opposite.

I feel a bit guilty for giving it three and a half stars, but I think the love and hype for this book all over bookstagram (plus my feeling slumpy when it comes to reading this month) really overshadowed my experience. I went in with the mindset of "you have to love this book." when at times I wasn't sure if I wanted to read on as I wasn't connecting to any of the characters, aside from Julian. 

However, that being said, overall it was an enjoyable read in a whimsical world full of magic where you couldn't tell what was real and what was a show. If it wasn't for the mystery aspect I don't think I would have kept reading but the ending and deliverance of the twist upon twist more than made up for it. 

Also the fact that I've been told numerous times "wait till you meet Jacks, Jacks is amazing, you'll love Jacks, Jacks is everything," and he never even made an appearance? So I was a bit disappointed in that BUT I do plan to read on as I've also been told the second book is much better and I like to make my own opinions.