A special thanks to the publisher for this review copy! 
 Told in verse, this book has blunt, powerful, poetic prose. This is only the second book I've read that is written in verse, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've read many bad reviews for this book and I'm not sure why. I figure it's because this is one of those books that you either hate or enjoy. You either understand it or you don't. 
 X is the boy your Mom warns you against, and it's exactly why Samantha falls for him. He's everything she's searching for in her own life--the ability to live, love, and be free. But it's those very things that are her downfall. 
 I really enjoyed this book, more for the realistic writing than anything else. Well, that is aside from the characters. The characters are realistic, and to the point in a good way. They're not angst-y or whiny even though they have some reasons to be just that. 
 The writing is so relatable and fluid. I found myself breezing right through the book. 
 All in all It was a great read that wasn't afraid to tackle gritty topics, and I found it to be done well. With this being Lyons' first book, I have to say I'm very impressed and I can't wait to read more of her stuff.