The other Book Nerds read this for October 2012. Link is here: 
 http://www.booknerdsacrossamerica.com... 
 I agree with their feelings that the beginning was slow. Maggie has such beautiful, poetic writing that worked so well in Mercy Falls. In Henrietta, it's sometimes a little much. Every little detail is a carefully crafted piece of writing -- this creates a beautiful world, but I don't think it necessarily fits THIS world, which is mysterious and dark. This world excels on its breathless moments, and these are accomplished with shorter, faster sentences. 
 Unlike the other Book Nerds, Gansey...eh. I mean, he's alright. But I could take him or leave him. I really admired Adam throughout this book, and if I had to choose a Raven Boy, he'd be the one. 
 SO curious to see where this goes next!