*4.5 stars*

"The things we fear the most are often the things we should fear the least. It's irrational, but it's what makes us human. And if we're able to conquer those fears, then there is nothing we're not capable of."

I didn't believe all of the things I heard about this book. I suppose I didn't want to believe them because me enjoying this type of book would be preposterous.

Well. I am so very glad I did read this book.

It made me laugh. It made me want to cry. It made me feel so enlightened and powerful. It was a heartfelt story that I'm sure will carry through the ages. It has left an imprint on me as much as Arthur and the children left on Linus.

First of all, the world was very immersive. I swear I was on Marsyas Island with the gang. MICOMY was very well executed too. The world had its rules (see Rules & Regulations Handbook for that