Schwab's writing style always pulls me in. The story is not necessarily new, we have seen those kinds of plot points before. And yet, I was not bored. I could not put the book down. Her characters always look at the world from such a unique point of view. The fantasy elements were easy to understand.

What confused me a bit was the ending: They didn't solve the problem of insanity, so it's only a matter of time before Death prevails. Or would her death seal the gate forever? But still, she'd lead a life of suffering.