Oh boy; this was such a fun, fun, fun read! I've forgotten how much I love supernatural/paranormal YA and it felt so good to get back into it with this gem of a book. 
 I've always fancied story lines with long, lost loves and this one just about tickled me in almost all the right places; very interesting and well-plotted back-story, a kick-ass heroine, endearing side characters ... and hello, it's pretty much magical! The only reason why I didn't give this book 5 stars was because I find the shifts in perspectives and p.o.v. a tad bit disorienting. But ... a great start to the series, it can only get better right? The hype around this book is well-deserved.