All the rave and buzz got into me this which was the reason I bought a copy. But not really sure if it was a good idea or what. Now, I kept asking myself, where were the days of good YA books? 
 Anyway, I gave this book a final rating of 2 stars, yet I'm still rounding down. I am not entirely certain of what my rating for this book really is as I'm still trying to gather my thoughts about the characters and plot of the story. 
 So I'm not going to lie, this book was really hard for me to get into. First, the fact that it was Arabian and set on a different culture was a good idea. But I can't work out not just the names, but the characters. The characters were just thrown into your face and left you figure out yourself who is who. 
 Second, the instant love with your enemy absolutely frightened me. One day you've decided to stick a knife in your enemy's throat then immediately decided not to because you're in love with him. Seriously? But okay, sure. It wasn't really that bad. But immediately? Teenage wet dreams are now conquering the world of literature, how's that? 
 Thirdly, I didn't find any reason onto why Khalid's murders needed to be kept such a secret. Life would be easier if he announced it to his people. People might have had understand him. And maybe we can have a different and more interesting plot. Or didn't he even think of (view spoiler)[killing himself instead? (hide spoiler)] 
 Lastly, does it really need a sequel? Decrease the font size, minimize the cliffhanger feels and excessive description of the clothes, scenery and foods and maybe, just maybe, it'll be one of the greatest book of Renee. 
 But hey, don't get me wrong, it's a good book. It just didn't sweep me off my feet.