I think I have said everything there was to say about Victoria Schwab's writing. She has an unparalleled gift words and her writing is as close to perfection as one can get (at least to me). 
 I don't know how this woman manages every freaking time to come up with an original concept or take a familiar concept and then twist it making it undeniably hers. 
 Suffice it to say that oh-boy-this book was good! I terribly loved the idea of terrible actions/crimes spawning monsters and different kinds at that. 
 As usual the characters both main and secondary were well written. Both Kat Harker and August Flynn had this innate fragility (I won't go as far as saying "softness") that made them relatable and a pleasure to read. But let me admit it... I'm now totally in love with August Flynn. *sighs* 
 Where is book 2? I need Our Dark Duet...NOW! 
 PS: To me, The Shades of Magic Series remains unparalleled---it IS my favorite, after all!