Oh wow. I really, really did not enjoy this book. It was fine at first... but, after awhile, all the little frustrating things kept adding up and there was nothing to redeem it. I think part of it is just really poor writing and weak characters. When it comes to contemporary fiction, the characters are all you have. If they're not interesting, then the book isn't interesting, and Emilie was insufferable. None of the other characters (even the dog, Hitch) had any type of personality or character. They were so flat, they were near translucent. And there was no substance to the story! Nothing really happens, and when something does happen it's glossed over so quickly. Emilie's internal struggles are handled so poorly. I was really looking forward to this book! I was curious to see how Emilie would deal with the challenges of being epileptic and navigating high school. But instead this book was about a nonsensical, whine-y girl who didn't have any type of personality. Who didn't care about anyone or even know how to use her brain (and yet! she's lauded as being this genius when it comes to all things books and movies and history and what not! Plus, she's super gorgeous with flawless "alabaster" skin. The hottest boy in school instantly falls in love with her and basically is a perfect human being. ugh.) Emilie resolves all her issues with very little conflict and her growth feels so unbelievable.

Girl was petrified of telling anyone about her condition. And yet, she seems to go out of her way to have a seizure. She never brings her service dog with her, she neglects her health. It just didn't make any sense! Then out of the blue, she contemplates suicide, but *snap!* changes her mind and after that she's basically "cured" and everything is all 100% better. Whaaaat...

This book seriously makes no sense. Also, I'm kind of hangry right now, so that's probably exacerbating to my frustrations with this book.