** spoiler alert ** 
 I loved the concept of this book... a child who tastes feelings. I loved the magical aspect, and really sympathized with the main character. Even after reading other negative reviews I had high hopes. People stated that the mother's affair wasn't well explained- but how does a 12 year old understand an affair? What really turned me off was the story line with the brother. All that build up to find out he's turning into a chair... what!? In the end i thought the story development didn't live up to it's potential.