I read this when it was in semi/draft form and found it to be AWESOME! Since this is a book made for my age group, I could not have loved the plot, storyline, or dramatic flare more! I felt a real connection to all character troubles. Mara's love to Noah added a new fold to a already fascinating plot. Noah helps her with the hard times-and often inspires the good times- just as any boyfriend should. Their romance is cute but intense at the same time. This book is a perfectly balanced peace of art.