I had heard HIGH praise for this one, which usually means I want nothing to do with it. It's probably the rebel tendencies in me, but I typically avoid things with a lot of hype because I rarely find that they live up to it. This one on the other hand, did. It really did. I was so captivated and intrigued by all the magic and mystery in this book. Here's an example of a book that excelled at switching between perspectives and time periods, and drew you more into the story each time instead of confusing you as the reader. I found this to be beautiful, enchanting, curious, and fun, and would definitely recommend it! It was well worth the wait and well-deserving of the hype and high praise.