"Vivid descriptions, authentic dialogue and interactions among the characters make them seem real. I found myself thinking about the characters even when I was not reading the book. Although parts of the book were disturbing, these characters accurately depict what happens today. I applaud the author for tackling some difficult issues and for providing insights into their complexities. I liked the ending."

"It started out quite unassuming, but before I knew it my heart was firmly in its grip. The characters are more complex than they initially seem, their stories developing beautifully as they grow in intensity over the course of the novel. The story is tragic and at times painfully realistic, but altogether hopeful. It made me cry and it made me smile, and I'd recommend it wholeheartedly to everyone I know."

"The person who recommended this said it was the best YA book of 2017, and in my (albeit limited) experience I'd have to agree. This is a YA novel for the young adult who has experienced all the trauma of someone twice their age. A powerful story about lost souls and broken people grasping for some agency in a world they aren't even old enough to really be a part of."