I would have loved this book if I had read it a few years ago. The language of the book was simple and mild which is fitting for the age group directed, being new coming high schoolers or possibly even younger. 
 Being 17 and having read much more emotionally powerful books, this book fell a little short. Her life was simple and she never fully expressed her feelings of the event that happened with full anguish, only mild panics. 
 On the other hand, her hatred of school is very, very relatable. The writer does not make the language sound stupidly adolescent, but a very natural voice for Melinda. 
 It is a book that will teach you to stand up for yourself, to not let yourself suffer, and to not let people suffer around you even if you are afraid. 
 I think this book is most ideal for a young YA reader, but the message can be felt across any age group.