Not going to lie, I picked this up purely because of the beautiful cover and the insane amount of hype it received a year or two ago. Never did I imagine the evocative beauty and haunting poignancy it would deliver! 
 I assumed this was going to be a straight-up YA thriller. Which it is. But it can also be described as fantasy, magical realism, paranormal, romance and contemporary. In short, this book is everything and nothing like the genres it can be classified as. 
 The accident season comes every October, without fail. Trips and falls, scuffles and knocks, are all part of the terror the month brings. And so is broken bones, spilt blood and death. No amount of padded clothing and careful planning can prevent it. October takes its fill of ruination regardless, and this month it seems to want more than its usual fill. 
 This book has an eerie quality that permeates the entire book. The opacity of the narrative disallows the reader to fully grasp the nuances of the plot until it deigns to release us from its grasp. In that respect, we are aligned with the characters: at the mercy of something pansophical and unknowable. The writing becomes just as much a part of the story as the plot and the characters. 
 This is a very murky and troubling read. But one delivered in such a whimsical way as to bring light and beauty to the darkness. I can understand the mixture of opinions this book has received, as it is a book that defies classification and understanding. But this proved to be exactly what I adored about it. The unsteadiness of this book was alluring and left me breathless for more. I can't wait to see what else the author will deliver in the future.