This book would've been so much better if only the characters weren't so erratic and annoying, and the plot didn't have so many holes. The beginning was promising - with the fantastically creepy atmosphere and downright disturbing concept - but my initial excitement quickly turned to disappointment when the pointless drama started. Not to mention Lily, who was probably one of the most unlikeable characters I have ever met. 
 I was going to give this one 2 stars, but the ending was somewhat redeeming, in that it offered a surprising plot twist I didn't see coming and promised interesting new developments in book two. We'll see how it goes!