At first I didn't think I was going to like this book. The writing style was different than I was use to. Kind of choppy without a rhythm that some other books I have read have. And some of the lingo that the 22 to 24 year old characters just didn't seem true-to-form. For example, most people in the US (setting is in Salem, Mass) wouldn't say that they "fancy" a cup of coffee. I even told a co-worker that I would finish the book but probably wouldn't read the second. HA! After I finished this book, I quickly jumped on the Amazon site so I could immediately snatch up the second. 
 I don't know exactly why but I don't like the main character, Keira. Maybe she is a little too snarky for me, but I enjoyed the story in spite of her. The story is original, fresh, and quick-paced.