** spoiler alert ** 
 I liked the story, I like the characters, liked the complexity. But the pace was not constant. A little too many details in some places, not enough in others. I had to force myself to take the book from the shelves to continue reading. My curiosity is there 100% for the next book as we have clues of what will happen but I am not sure I will read it as the pace was really taking a toll on me. 
 I was a bit annoyed by the fact that everyone in that little town has something to do with the supernatural. The last straw was the old aunt knowing and mapping the tunnels. I found the ladies charming and adding some information to the story in their way. But making them into something that they aren't disapointed me a bit ...