I wasn't expecting to like this. I pushed it to the top of my library pile thinking it would be like other magical carnival books I've tried and I would quit quickly, but it was nothing like I expected. Magical buildings with magical people and potential shady things going on is right up my alley. The spectacle portion of it was downplayed and the main character's journey was on display instead. We got to experience it all from her point of view, which is the best type of storytelling to me. Don't give me an info dump and a history lesson of the hotel, let me experience it as our character experiences it. Thoroughly enjoyed this through and through, glad I gave it a chance.