I figured I would give this book a shot since it is currently on sale for kindle ($2.99 January 2016, if you are interested.) I'm glad that I read the 5 chapter sample that was available before purchasing though. 
 This book is really generic. Not only is the basic plot like most YA fantasy novels but the lack of world building makes it feel even more so. I felt like I knew nothing about this world except that there is a dark shadow thing that acts like the Berlin Wall. Also, there are people with magic powers but that wasn't explained at all either. 
 However, we have time in the first five chapters to set up a love triangle Wyeth the childhood best friend (who doesn't give her the time of day) and the new dark, broody guy. Unfortunately, that wasn't interesting either. Seriously, she had more chemistry with the guy that got killed off. 
 In conclusion, I'm not wasting my time on this generic plot. From the spoilers I read, it doesn't get much better. (Oh goody. Another makeover story.) I'll just save my money for something (ANYTHING) else.