Schwab just has an undeniable talent for fantasy worlds and I adored the world of This Savage Song. It had the dystopian elements I love combined with paranormal elements I love -- a recipe for success. The only reason I didn't rate this book 5 stars is because I felt the plot began to decline about halfway through the book, when the story shifts from exposition and introductions to the more action-heavy half. I just felt like it was less compelling.