I would've given this book 5 stars if I hadn't stopped reading in the last 10% (I was really sleepy), this obviously ruined the pace and took me out of the story. I really loved the drawings, not only because they were creepy but also because they added so much to the story. I was on edge from beginning to end. The twist blew my mind; I did not for one second consider that an option! But what really surprised me is that the story didn't fall apart once we got to that point. Instead of negating all we had learned, the twist prompted us to look at the reveals from a different angle, which I really appreciated. So definitely worth 5 stars if not for me ruining my own reading experience. I recognize that some people fear the author has an anti-trans rhetoric, but in my opinion, nothing in the book confirms this. I do wish he didn't mention JKR but I can't accuse him of being transphobic based on that. Furthermore, I've never heard of a transphobic person with a platform who wouldn't use said platform to spread their poison. Transphobic folks tend to be outspoken, so unless there's evidence out there, I don't think the author was writing from that angle. But I understand that it can be upsetting to some readers, so be aware.