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★★★☆☆ The atmosphere was really the strongest part of this book, especially in the first half. It was so believable and that extended to some of the characters, namely: Lizzie, Zach, Nev, Spike, and Saj. However, it just about stopped there. The plot, the pacing, the rest of the cast, and the sloppy proofreading really distracted from that atmosphere and made what should have been a quick and engaging read boring and difficult, so much so that I put the book down and didn't pick it back up for almost two years. Despite that, I appreciate the story enough that I will continue this series, as I have high hopes. Buy the book here: Amazon Book Depository Barnes & Noble

[CAUTION: THIS REVIEW HAS SPOILERS] ★★★☆☆ I loved this book when I was like 11, so much so that I still own it and intend to keep it forever, but did anyone ever notice just how  creepy Mark Antony is? Like, dang man, you're like almost thirty and she's literally half your age, and is going through  puberty , so can you refrain from flashing her and drunk kissing her in the darkness? That's literally  sexual harrassment , not romantic. I know this is supposed to be like, pseudo-historical, but could they have made her a  little bit  older? Even 18 would have been better, so it isn't so pervy. Or since this is a book for children, they could have, idk  not  written that storyline? Other than that, I loved this book and still read it sometimes just to feel nostalgic. Buy the book here: Amazon Barnes & Noble