For a book with these many (and perhaps unnecessary) pages, I have to give the author some credit: she has quite a story to tell. Not a pretty one, that is for sure, but sometimes darker tales make happier parts even more enjoyable. 
 It is a story that even with all the supernatural elements feels vivid to the reader. Maybe it is having the POV of a "modern" woman in those times what brings the story somewhat nearer (and allowes some hilarious dialogues), but all in all props to the writer for creating such a wonderful tale that was never boring, cliched or repetitive (which, trust me, is quite an accomplishment in a book of that length). I adored the characters and I especially adored the normal progression of their relationship, yet another element that made it feel like I was reading a true story. 
 The length is probably my one complaint. I found myself realizing over and over again that I was nowhere close to finishing the book; not only physically but because the characters come across small problems one after another and solve them, making you feel like "well, now they made it" just before something completely new pops up out of the left field. Don't get me wrong: it is all very entertaining, but you are sometimes a bit lost as to where you're heading. For instance, I thought the main issue was going to be her (view spoiler)[ choosing whether to go back or not (hide spoiler)], but that was solved rather quickly and soon for my taste. I'm left wondering if that is going to happen in any of the future installments. That, and (view spoiler)[Jamie's ghost (hide spoiler)]. 
 This has me thinking this is the sort of novel that doesn't just tell a story but also depicts a place and moment in time, making sure you get to live it day by day.