This was a well-written book but in terms of the plot I was confused and didn't like what I could understand about it. I appreciated that she did deviate from archetypes to a degree and that the protagonist had some degree of attitude, but at the same time most of the supporting characters fell flat and their purpose in the narrative seemed a bit pointless at times. 
 In the tradition of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak, we start the story with a bit of bitter purple prose from the main character and gradually the abuse that befell her is revealed. I enjoyed Speak for the most part, but that plot style didn't work so well with this book, especially since this one has the romance mixed in, a few stock characters we sort of get to know but don't see the point of, and what seemed to me like a bit of a love triangle at times?? 
 Unlike Melinda Sordino, our main character Nastya goes through weird identity things and instead of trying to rise above her challenges just sort of crumbles inside and while that is relatable, mixing it into the narrative of drunken parties, emo meetings in a garage, and general mayhem, it wasn't really written in a relatable manner. (view spoiler)[The weaving of her real family and real name was also confusing to follow and I still don't quite feel sound on that or the issue of her "dying" and all. (hide spoiler)]