Really 2.5 stars. 
 I am so conflicted about this book. I really liked the main character Chess. Her drug use didn't bother me (as it has some other reviewers). In fact, I thought it was what motivated her to do several of the things that she did. And I loved Terrible. He was such a good friend. 
 I did not like, nor did I ever get used to, the way half of the characters in this book speak! Why did the author do this? It didn't advance the storyline or get me to understand the characters better. It just bugged the shit out of me. 
 And finally, to be honest, I didn't really understand everything that happened in this book. I was confused with the whole "showdown" at the end. But, I do plan on reading the next book in the series and hoping that I understand it a little better. I do want to read more about Chess and Terrible.