"As the sun sets, stone gargoyles and bronze statues tear away from their buildings and plinths to hunt people through the streets."

This may be the most predictable book I have ever read.

It was also a pretty unique premise with a rich atmosphere, that almost made up for how completely expected every. single. plot-point was. I know this book is YA and therefore, sometimes needs to be a bit on the simpler side when it comes to plotting. But this almost felt like I asked an algorithm to come up with YA plot-twists, if that makes any sense.

There were moments that I felt really disappointed because I felt what the book could have been. I just wanted more. More depth to the characters, to the mythology, even to the evil gargoyles. This book is 336 pages and as such, it can feel incredibly rushed at times.

Still! It's a fun, quick read with mythology and evil gargoyles and complex family dynamics. It wasn't perfect, but if you go into it like it's a Disney movie, maybe, you won't mind the less fleshed out aspects.

Overall, I definitely wouldn't recommend this to someone that struggles with YA, but if you're looking for a quick, easy, atmospheric read and don't mind the most basic plot-twists to ever plot-twist give it a try!