Well, Schwab has certainly done it again! Seriously, this woman amazes me with how beautifully she writes, weaving together details and plots in a way that leaves you in awe. I was already a HUGE fan of her after reading the Shades of Magic trilogy, but after finishing this book, VE Schwab has further solidified her place as one of my all-time favourite authors. She is a literary genius! 
 This Savage Song took me by complete and utter surprise. I started this book last summer and then promptly put it down because I wasn't in the mood for it. I picked it up again last month (yes, that's right, LAST MONTH) and the beginning didn't quite have me hooked, but I was intrigued enough to keep going. I am SO HAPPY I didn't give up on this book a second time! Even though it took me ages to read, I really enjoyed it once I got fully immersed in the story. I have to admit, though, that I was thoroughly confused by basically everything for the first half of the book, which is pretty much the only reason why I'm not giving this a five-star rating. My confusion prevented me enjoying this as much as I wanted to in the beginning but once I understood what was going on, I was OBSESSED. 
 Schwab knows how to create characters and storylines that blur the lines between right and wrong, reminding us that life isn't so black and white but rather multiple shades of grey. Kate Harker, daughter of one of the most powerful men in Verity, and August Flynn, a monster striving to be anything but, are perfect examples of this. Kate is fierce beyond words and while it took some time for her to grow on me, I am definitely a fan of hers now! August is a PRECIOUS LITTLE CINNAMON ROLL that I just want to hug and protect from the dangers of the world. And yes, I DO want to protect a MONSTER because August is a monster is the loosest sense of the word and is constantly dealing with the internal struggle that comes with fighting against your true nature. 
 The last half of the book had me HOOKED! I was stressed and so deeply invested in the story that I just couldn't wait to keep reading more! The ending is a complete SHOCKER and I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel! I know I'm going to be in for a bumpy, soul-crushing ride!