I really loved this book! I will admit some of my affection is because it is set in Michigan, and it's not very often I get to read about my home state in a fantasy book. (Although it is not the first time.) Beyond it's setting it is still excellent, the story line has a new twist and the characters are likable, believable, and very funny. I believe in the magic of books taking you away to new places, I love the idea bringing things out of books. When I read the review I wondered if it would be much like Inkheart, but no, not at all, other than both are good books. I really look forward to reading the next one!
I also plan on getting all his previous works and reading them, I love his style!