Astonishing, fascinated and mesmerizing…I can keep on going about one of the best books I have read in a while…yes is that good that I don’t want to give it back to the library I want to keep it and read it and re-read it many times!

Just when I thought I writer couldn’t get any better Maggie Stiefvater surprise me with this incredible story…I loved her work on "Lament" and "Shiver"...but Ballad is by far my favorite! The plot: Incredible! The characters: amazing...If you love James before you need to run and grab this book…all his smart-ass comments are priceless...and Nuala...oh Nuala! I just loved her…while reading I just wanted to know more and more about her...the only character I didn’t enjoy much this time is Dee…to clingy...I understand her pain...but please get it together Dee!!! Such a great character but so numb in this book…and Sullivan! I really enjoy him so much!!

What an amazing journey…If I could give more than two thumbs up for this book...I would borrow as many hands as possible...is being a while since a book captivates me in such a particular way!