I cannot hype this book enough. It was magnificent. It made me laugh and smile and yell in frustration and downright SOB. 
 I am a ball of emotions, so let's get through this before I break down. 
 This is the story of Alex, a teenage girl that wages a war against her schizophrenia every day. She recently started a new high school, and is soon caught up in new friendships, the problems of "normal" teenage life, an unlikely relationship, mystery surrounding the school principal, and the continuing question of wondering if what she was experiencing was real- or made up. 
 This book was straight up wacky and I LOVED IT. From a python that lives in the school ceiling, to continual hallucinations regarding the Nazi regime and World War II it was a non-stop adventure. It was definitely a character-oriented story, and what brilliant characters they were. Each one was a gem, and allow me to just say that I, along with Alex, am in love with Miles Richter. Each character had a quirk, a distinct personality that brought the story to new heights. 
 This novel was also heartbreaking at times. I won't spoil anything, but going through this journey with Alex is hard because when she finds out that something she- and WE- think is real actually isn't, it hits like a blow to the gut. If you are someone that fully embraces their emotions, much like myself, then have tissues at the ready. 
 This book deserves all the praise. Alex is the ultimate unreliable narrator with a wicked sense of humor, and a character with a story that I won't ever forget. One of the best books I've read of 2015. Francesca Zappia, thank you for this beautiful novel.