Review: Sucked me in
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 19, 2013
This book grabbed my interest from the very beginning.  Eli is a great character and the author does an excellent job of expressing the journey he undertakes in this story.  It's called "growing up" and the author takes us through the confusion, pain, joy and heartbreak that it entails.  I felt like there was emotional truth in Eli's development -- at the beginning, he defines himself through those around him but as he explores and tests his boundaries, he has to leave certain people/beliefs behind and accept a new way of viewing e world.  In fits and starts, he comes to understand and accept himself.  By the end of he book, he s a fully realized young adult.  Eli's narration of this journey always rings true.  The other characters in the book are well written although somewhat stereotypical:  strict mom, annoying sister, neighborhood bully, closeted jock, drama queen, etc.  The reason to buy this book is to meet Eli.  You won't be disappointed.