I almost cried. 
 That is a very had thing to almost make me do, so this is a good sign. 
 I don't even know how to review this. But my love for Patrick Ness compels me to recommend everything by him - even the stuff I haven't read yet. Yes, I have that much faith in his writing. No one has been disappointed either. 
 Stop reading this review and buy the version with the illustrations. You won't regret it. I'll make it easier for you by shutting up and leaving this handy link.