You know that feeling you get when you're reading Harry Potter or when you see the Hogwarts castle at Universal Orlando for the first time? This book comes very, very, very close.

The writing is pure magic. It's difficult to explain if you haven't read the book, but it makes your heart ache in a good way. Kind of like the feeling you get when you meet a good friend who you haven't seen in a while.

The characters are beautiful and really well developed. The entire story is so original that it stands out to me as one of the most magical books I've read since Harry Potter (which is a big deal!).

The story is slow and takes its time playing out. For some that may be annoying and it can take some time getting into. For me it was really the writing that drew me in, especially the description of the Midnight Dinners and the circus. Without the writing the story wouldn't be the same.

The only problem I had (not really a problem) was the change in time between chapters. It wasn't necessarily confusing, but it did make it a little difficult trying to piece together the story chronologically.

The different POVs was great! I loved being able to see the character development throughout the years.

This review doesn't give the book justice. I highly recommend this book to everyone. It will change your life and the way you view the world :)