This. Book. Ruined. Me. 
 I was emotionally destroyed for like weeks after reading this. I cried at least 3 times while reading and was still so raw the next day that I just kind of ambled around my apartment, completely numb, and didn't know what else to do with myself. Granted, I do have pretty hardcore reactions to things like this, BUT from what I'm seeing I am not the only one that had this reaction to this book. 
 There is SO much that happens in this book that I can't even really say a whole lot without spoilers, so I'll try to keep it simple. 
 Everything happens in this book. So much good, so much bad, so much happens!!! There is a lot happening that we as the reader to not see, and it's woven seamlessly into the story. It really was masterfully done and I'm so astonished by this book. It was emotional and devastating and beautiful and heart-wrenching. This is one of those books that makes you think, "WOW. I wish I could write like this." 
 If you were unsure about reading this one because you weren't digging Queen of Shadows too much, you really should still read this book because it is really fantastic.