5 STARS!!! 
 Now this was fun as hel! get it?? hel? I haven't had this much fun reading a book in a long time and I can say now that this will be one of my favorite books of 2017 for damn sure. I loved reading from Magnus's POV and I think if it were written in third person it wouldn't have as much punch or impact as it does in first person. I was never one for mythological fiction, you know, gods, goddesses, talking goats that don't mind getting their throats slit and such but this book changed my mind completely. I had a great time tagging along on this insane adventure with Magnus, the amazing Sam, and Blitz and Hearth, please tell me they are together because they belong together. It was hilarious at times, heartbreaking, it had me on the edge of my seat and shaking the book and yelling at it like a weirdo from time to time. I also have to say that this felt like a Miyazaki movie in book form, It just had the vibe of it if you get what I mean. I think this would make an awesome movie. 
 I can't wait to get a hold of the second and third book, after that ending I need them ASAP!!! I'd say if you're looking for something, fun, thrilling, fast paced, and full of magic and action, pick this up now. It's 500 pages, and trust me that was daunting as heck to me too, but it flies by and leaves you wanting more, so take the plunge but watch out for the bag lady Ran. :) I'll be doing a Book Thoughts video for this so watch that when it goes up on my channel to get my full thoughts. 
 P.S. I would've finished this in a week but life decided to come put its foot up my butt, so it took me a bit longer to finish so don't let that mess with you. Life, it sucks. 
 - Richard