Wow, I thought I've written a review for this gem of a book. Apparently not, so let me get my thoughts in quick order. 
 Hmm, hmm. It's excellent! I've been reading a lot of YA and this one stands out and is different. It has a really different feel, a different world (which I love) and I really get it. The last book that I read (Every Day by David Levithan) while good, had something missing, that key ingredient ... that thing that makes me feel for the characters and you know, the experience of experiencing everything in the book. Shadow and Bone totally did that for me. 
 And I liked that it blindsided me in terms of the protagonist's love interest. I love it, I just love it. 
 Can't wait for more!