Final Thoughts.

I enjoyed reading this book, but I don’t think for me it is going to be one of those absolutely life changing holy crap novels. But I did learn two things from this book:

I learned that life and the people in it are precious. And just like bees we’re protective of those we love.

I did find myself comparing this book to The Help quite often while I read, and I think that is because they shared similar themes. The whole book was a quest for independence, I think. To find confidence and drive within, without always needing that crutch of others' acceptance. The book almost achieved that. But it gave in at the last, to deliver a happy ending.

I did think much of the book was cliche. But it was also a good read. The strength of Lily saved the story for me, and it had some absolutely gut-twisting parts.

I think that it was an honest, true voice of a fourteen year old, you could feel the wonder and angst without it being irritating. I loved how she grew and learned; gained courage and wisdom; without the morals of the story beating you over the head. I absolutely loved August and Rosaleen. To be honest, I loved them all. I was even rooting for Zach and Lily to hook up.