More like 3.5 stars. It took me a while to get into it, but I've noticed that with all of Stiefvater's books that I've read. Once I'm in, though, there's no stopping. Now that I've had a moment to think on the book, I'm realizing that it wasn't really about the races at all. But still, I'd have liked to have more of that action in it. More sitting-on-the-edge-of-my-seat, what's-going-to-happen suspense. 
 Would I recommend this to others? I think it depends on the person, but mostly, yes. Yes I would.