A. Maze. Ing! Definitely not what I was expecting. I could actual feel this book. It actually drew out emotions that books usually can't draw out from me--true fear and tears. I seriously cried when a certain person had a certain thing done to him/her at the very end--I can't tell you how long it has been since I've cried for a character in a book. Probably haven't since I matured. But the ending is still bright and wonderful, future readers, so don't be concerned about a nasty ending where everyone dies, because all of L.J. Smith's books have happy endings, according to her site. 
 I'm rambling now. Probably because it was so good, I'm at a loss for words. 
 Anyway, if you're considering reading it, read it!