Labyrinth Lost

There were at least 3 times I wanted to shake Alejandra but I thought this was a fascinating, well-imagined YA book.

This book was a good, fast read that I had trouble putting down. There were a few things about it that I didn't love, and it might just be me being super picky. I had trouble deciding 3 vs 4 stars...ended up going with 4 because the book really did intrigue me and yes, I will probably read the next on in the series.
Things I loved:
-the fresh look on a new magic scene, the bruja/brujo culture is really awesome and I want to know more about it!
-The family dynamic, the really amazing use of family as being a part of you, a source of strength- even if Alex couldn't see it at first.
-the cover is gorgeous
-the whole idea of the story is really neat, and very original.

Things I didn't love:
-the flippin' love triangle- though really, it wasn't a huge part of the book so I guess not TOO bad.
-I want more character development. My favorite books are ones where I become emotionally attached to the characters. I just felt like I either didn't know anyone well enough, or couldn't relate enough to anyone for that to happen.
-Maybe the book could have been a little longer, in order to flesh out some of the many characters, or go into a little more detail regarding the world.

I don't want to spoil anything so I won't delve too much deeper. It's definitely a book I'd recommend to others, because I did enjoy it. I just didn't enjoy it quite as much as I thought I would.

3.5 stars!