I am not a big fan of historical fiction. I don't read a lot of mystery novels. 600 pages of these very things made me think I was in for an unpleasant experience. 
 However, Libba Bray and this book have changed my mind. It appears I love historical fiction and mystery novels, because this book blew me away . 
 From the very beginning, you can tell this book was thoroughly researched in order to provide the best quality of story telling to readers. Every sentence has a purpose and every detail contributes to the world building in the novel, which by the way, is impeccable. You're living in the 1920's with every character in this novel and you can't help but fall in love with it. 
 While this book is fantastic and glamorous, it is also downright creepy and dark. Evie has the ability to read memories from objects she touches and it leads her down the rabbit hole of a deranged serial killer. She's spoiled and rude, but surprises everyone with her determination to protect the people she cares for and uncover the identity of an unknown killer. Along the way, she gets caught in a web of diviners and as you follow her story you follow theirs as well. She also meets a man named Jericho with a complicated past, who is smart and independent, but in the end needs someone to understand him just as much as Evie does. In the world of the roaring 20's threatened by a unknown evil, they seem to support each other as they discover where they fit in, with a few surprises along the way. 
 The changing perspective from character to character was effortless and fit together like pieces of a puzzle. Sections of the book from Theta, Henry, Sam, and the killer, released information about each of their lives, abilities, and motives that added to the suspense and mystery of the plot. I can't wait to see how their stories continue to unfold in the next installment. 
 When I finished this book, which I happened to find this summer at a used book store even though I've been meaning to read it for years, I looked up when the next book was set to come out and it was the exact day I had finished the first book. Coincidence or fate? I'm not sure, but I'll be happily starting Lair of Dreams tomorrow!