Okay. I loved this book so much. This is my first read from Leigh Bardugo and it was awesome. I didn't want to put it down. Dark academia is right up my alley and the addition of secret societies and some paranormal bits took it over the top for me. I was in heaven. I loved Bardugo's writing and found it immersive, but totally accessible. The detail is there and the words capture everything wonderfully. The creation of a dark and spooky setting is spot on and the school environment made me do a happy dance. Alex's character is complicated, flawed, and sometimes unlikable and I found her completely enthralling. There is a LOT of grit in this plot, but I appreciated that Bardugo didn't shy away from the tough stuff. The world building is super fun and I didn't want it to end. I CANNOT WAIT for the sequel to come out. I'm super antsy for it.