I couldn't stand the book at first. It seemed to be poorly written, and I didn't want to continue reading it. However, after the first couple of chapters, it got better, and I found the writing was more appealing. I was wrapped up in the story by the end of the book, and the way it ended definitely wasn't what I was expecting from a middle grade book. Ultimately, I don't have many complaints. However, it still could have been better.