More like a 3.5 
 Meda isn't your typical girl next door. She isn't even your average bad girl with a record. She eats people. More specifically, she eats their soul. She only goes for those are deserving. But there's a darker side to Meda. She enjoys it. When her mother was killed, she lost her only mentor. There aren't many soul-eaters lying around waiting to teach her how to be different. That is, until the three men in suits show up. 
 Finally, some people Meda can relate to. Now she might actually be able to figure out what she is. Unfortunately, there is something that may delay this process. These men want to kill her. An unsuspecting group of crusaders come to Meda's rescue. The only thing is, they're the members of an elite group dedicated to wiping out her kind. She spies an opportunity, a chance to figure out exactly what she is. 
 Hiding in plain sight may be more costly than Meda first thought. As if playing games with her enemies, babysitting a teenage boy with a hero complex, and trying to keep one step ahead of a too-clever girl aren't distracting enough. Now she has something more import to attend to. Her hunger. 
 In her quest for knowledge, circumstances only get worse. When Meda discovers a secret about not only her mother but her past and future, her strength may finally give way to the ever increasing hunger that is only trying to consume her. 
 Cracked is a very surprising read. I went into it expecting to enjoy it but came out much more eager for the sequel than I had anticipated. Meda is a girl that you either love or hate. Her attitude may come off as too brash for some, but this quality is exactly why I found her endearing. Sarcastic, witty and very dark humored, Meda isn't the girl you find in most YA novels. 
 Another thing that I really enjoyed about Cracked was it's violence. Again, this may be too brutal for some, especially the younger YA readers. Meda is as unforgiving of her nature as you can find. This unequivocal approach to her character was exactly what I've been missing from those YA books with a darker premise. 
 The only fault I can find is with the pacing. The majority of the book is fast paced with plenty of action to keep the pages flying. However, there are times when I found the transitions to be weak. But as a whole, I found Cracked to be a very enjoyable and promising read. I'm really curious to see where Crewe takes the series next. 
 *received an ARC from the publisher for an honest review.