This book isn't well-written. It isn't even well-edited. Repetative language, words, plot elements.
It is the same old-same old YA rebellion-in-making.
And yet... it is captivating. I love it. It touches my rebel streak.
A lot of the praise should go to the narrator, Tim Gerard Reynolds. His voiceacting brings the story to sparkling life. First the rough accent, then slowly the transformation to Gold, while still keeping that edge. Wonderful job.
Had the book been edited better and the actual writing been better, it would have earned another star. Too bad. But is a most enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the sequels.