I really wanted to love this book. I love the premise. I loved the diversity of the characters and being able to connect with characters like myself, that you don't find too often in YA - or any fiction, for that matter. I just really did not love the writing - it's juvenile, which honestly I can't even be mad about since this IS a YA book. If I had been able to pick this book up 10 years ago, I think I would have loved it. It's still a nice read regardless.