I really liked this one. Lots of action, lots of questions, and lots of just plain weird stuff. 
 Like greek mythology? check. vampires? check. witches? shapeshifters? This book has it all, and the best part is, it all works together. 
 Ari is trying to find out where she came from - her mom gave her up after escaping from hurricanes that destroyed New Orleans. Her search leads her to a mental hospital, a strange man trying to kill her, and New 2 - the rebuilt city that is supposedly home to paranormals and people too weird to fit into regular society. And for the first time, Ari starts feeling like she belongs, because she is weird too. 
 There are a couple of angsty moments, but it wasn't too much. I did sometimes question why a girl who has so many trust issues would fall in with the group of New 2 kids so easily, but I also get how desperately she wanted to fit in, and these kids are not normal either. 
 I can't say that the big reveal was a surprise, but I still thought it was well done. Looking forward to the next one.