4.25
adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I've heard great things about this book for years, but this was my first time to read it. It was told in a very unique, creative way--even switching from third person to second person narrative throughout. While the storytelling was fantastic, the book was a bit too dark for my kids (10, 7, 5) right now (I was pre-reading it in preparation for our school year). I think we will wait a couple of years so they can enjoy it more fully. It's definitely a book I'll share with them, though. Also, the audiobook narrator is fantastic!