This is sequel beats the first! No joke. The first was pretty good and unique, but snail-paced and overrated on 'lonely girl thing'. The sequel was a pleasant surprise because (1) I was curious because I didn't really have a clue on what would happen, (2) It was so in depth as a whole - especially the character developments, (3) I actually didn't think it was slow as before, and (4) I was allured in the midst of story. It drastically change from "Boringland" to "Epicdreamland" and I want more. I gotta know what happens!!! So many unanswered questions were left throughout this story and not all were answered. 
 First, I gotta say that I was kinda put off by the character development aspect (crucially about Ronan) because I always found it a boring process in books. But Ronan is quite the character among the four of them. And moreover, the reviews were really good. So as I unwillingly read the beginning, I eventually really liked it, then loved it. I love every single character now, now that I think about it. There's so much insight that makes it so fascinating. I also began to understand why Ronan acts like that. He's been keeping a secret about his ability to take objects or living things out of his dreams. At first thought, it's so badass and cool to have one, but it's actually more complicated. Regardless, I want to have that ability! That, ladies and gentleman, is the vital component that hands-down kept me drawn in. 
 I'm so addicted to this so bad. I'm wanting the next one already. Now, Maggie Stiefvater has to make the next two novels go BIG TIME!!! 
 +++ 5 Stars!!! +++