I went into this book cold; I got it entirely based on the absolutely incredible cover and a short blurb, and by the time it got to me, I had completely forgotten even the outline. The first chapter really should be read that way, it's an absolute masterstroke in terms of setting up the story and dripping out background instead of dumping it. The rest of the book held up the good writing.

And the plot turned just out of this world. The more you just go along for the ride and don't think about the absurdity, the better it gets. I love a good YA horror/fantasy crossover, and this is it in spades. If you do too, pick it up straightaway.