4.5 stars. This book was nothing like I've ever read before! The odd, magical realism style word was endearing and creepy and easy to fall into, the characters were fresh and intricate, the storyline was unique, fascinating and kept me right on the edge of my seat. 
 In a world filled with faeries and magical creatures, brother and sister Ben and Hazel dream of waking a sleeping fae prince. One day, they do, and hell does it make for a good story. 
 The romances in this book! It wasn't evident who the characters would end up with, and the love interests of Ben and Hazel did intertwine, but it wasn't a cheesy love triangle. They each had their own storyline and love story, and they meshed together perfectly. (ALSO, LGBT ROMANCE CAN I GET A HELL YES?) 
 Hazel was badass, made of stone and iron and forged in the night. Ben was soft and gentle, though like his sister in his strong ways. I loved the both of them. 
 The side characters; Jack and Severin, were equally as fleshed out and interesting, and I loved the small folk-lore fairy tales entwined throughout this story, to not only give more information about the characters and the world but also add to the whimsical feel of the book. 
 The beginning did drag a little, but at around page 100 everything everything was fast-paced and I truly did not put the book down. I really enjoyed it!!