It starts with a bang, but ends with a whimper. 
 Much of the novel pulls off the supernatural vibe very well. Personally, I would have liked this to have more aspects of horror, as the opening seems to promise. But it maintains a steady atmosphere of eeriness and whimsy. And when it comes into some lighter moments, it still remains compelling and mysterious. 
 The first 2/3 of the book works this way. It's great, entertaining, 4 star material. The last third, however, is not nearly as fun or satisfying. It is just generic, offering little resolution, spitting in the face of a novel that is experimental in its format and storytelling. 
 I feel like there should have been another 100 pages after the end, which would have made this into a solid stand alone story. Instead, we get a lazy first entry that procrastinates the narrative work and development for later entries. 
 Will I continue the series? Absolutely. It's a wonderful world with memorable characters that I want to continue to explore. Despite my disappointment, it still was a fun novel. I just hope that later entries pick up the slack.