Okay so I finished The Starless Sea.
I am in a loss for words. This does not happen often but I truly don't know what to say. I loved this book so much. But it was more than just me enjoying a fictional story. It resonated with me and it feels like it is now a part of me. I will have to take some time to think about this book before I can say anything more but this:

The Starless Sea is pure poetry. It takes you on a journey that feels like your own and so realistic even though it is very much a fantasy story. It confused me, made me happy and sad. I absolutely love the stories inside the story and the ending... I don't know what to think about it. It was good but also kind of unsatisfactory? I generally don't like open ended stories and even though this one isn't it still left many questions unanswered. Kind of in a good way though? It makes you think about your own life and you as a person. 

This book did something to me. It changed me and now I will need to get to know the new me which is strange to say about a book.

Lastly: please read this. Saying the writing style is beautiful is a vast understatement. It is pure poetry.