Holly Black is the queeeeeen of beautiful writing and magical realism. This was such a unique story. I never knew what to expect when I turned the page and fell in love with Ben and Hazel. Their sibling relationship was multi-dimensional and complicated. Some people didn't think that they were characterized enough as individuals, but I think the characterization and focus on their relationship was well-done - enough to satisfy that. Some parts confused me a bit, but I think that's mostly due to me being a distracted reader. The plot was slow and steady in the best way and the climax of the story definitely caught me off guard. So great.