This story was breathtaking from start to finish. The writing, the settings, the intricate weavings of the plot were a feast I couldn't step away from. I could live in this world for book after book. It's rare to find a unique YA read that skips the tropes and formula and just lets the characters breathe no matter where it may take them and the readers.

Thank you, Angeles, for giving my skeptical heart a breath of fresh air.

The only downside is that I've read it - but release is too far away to shower copies around for Christmas.

This book is an interesting debut book that (for me) did not deliver. The world building was good but the pacing was slow until the end wich felt rushed. The characters where complex and you never who who was good or bad, however I didn't like the main character.
I think my favorite part of the book was the Hellfire House and the illusion and mystery surrounding it and I kinda wish that theme was explored more rather than a magical competition. (I'm not a fan of books based around competition plots.) This is all my personal preference, while I did not enjoy the book I would recommend it if you are into fantasy, magic, mystery and romance. Many who read this have said that if you like the Night Circus you will like this.