I finished reading this a few months ago with Mallory. Mallory absolutely loved it. It does have a really good and interesting premise and is exciting pretty much throughout. I wanted to like it more than I did. But the writing wasn't great and the slang language constantly throughout was off-putting to me. The character development is sub-par and I didn't fall in love or really care for any of the characters. But the story really is pretty fascinating and keeps your attention and interest enough for it to overcome most of its shortcomings. I always have been more of a fan of a good story over great writing (although I prefer both, obviously). But I'd rather read a book like this than one of those smartsy-fartsy, well-written stories where nothing happens (I'm looking at you Mrs. Dalloway). Also, when my child really enjoys a book that we're reading, it always helps me enjoy it a little more along with them.
