I'm trying this writing out review thing, we'll see how long this lasts! However I bought this book because I heard it was good, and a fun read for the coupling. Yet after recieving my copy I started to see reviews critizing the crime life and how gang life isn't shown correctly. So I started to read the book not really sure what to expect. However I really liked the book, I think Simone Elkeles has very develped characters that I really didn't pay that close attention to the gang life. Now that may not make sense, but what she describes as gang life isn't any different then what other authors or TV/Movie productions have shown. The basic idea this the gang is a family, you are loyal to them, and do each other favors, it is just like any other alliances. 
 Now the characters were fun and realistic. Alex is fun, and dark with yet a heart of gold that the reader will love! Brittany (I usually have issues with people with this name!) but she was relatiable, what person hasn't hit the wall of stress and want to understand life? Their friends agreed and argued with their friends. Who doesn't love a teacher who likes to fight? Overall a good read, suspance, love, and fighting for life all in one book!