I REALLY don’t know why I waited so long to explore the world of Holly Black. Everything she describes is so purely and perfectly whimsical. Whether she’s talking about the fantasy world she’s created or the modern world along side it. You can feel the adventure. It makes you want to venture outside and turn over a leaf in search of fairies and other nonsensical creatures.

I love Jude Duarte and how she perceives herself as you read and discover more and more. She’s slightly thwarted by herself and her need to prove others wrong, to a fault. Personally she comes across as a very much imperfect MC and I LOVE that. But most of all the descriptions of everything were my favorite and made me wish I could read these things in an actual encyclopedia! The lessons they take, the things they come across, foods and drinks, EVERYTHING. It’s a stunningly dark and gorgeous tale.