Mothership is different than anything I've read lately. Pregnant teens, a spaceship, aliens, and ray guns have taken up the majority of my life as I devoured this book over the past two days. Leicht combines humor and science fiction in a way that I cannot help but love. Oh, and did I mention the characters? Elvie, the protagonist, is witty, smart, and strong--something I feel is often missing in YA characters. Even Cole, the adorable yet clueless love interest, won me over throughout the book. OH AND WAIT. Even JAMES DEAN makes an appearance. PEOPLE, JAMES DEAN. So, go now..and read this book. READ IT.