I really liked this book. I'm not a big one for slowly unspooling revelations so I spoiled myself for the big thing that was why she was sent away from home but it didn't take anything away from the book. I was really impressed at how clear the time jumps were, even when they occurred in the middle of a chapter. I thought the character stuff with Thea was very well done and her voice was very strong and disctinctive, which I always think is more important with first person than third.