Things I loved about this book:

1. Addiction awareness. I always get enthused about mental-health-centered middle grade stories, and I thought this one did a good job of portraying substance abuse.
2. Tyler. He's funny, accepting, open, caring, and just so real. I'm so glad Emma found him as a friend.
3. The way the friendship drama concluded. Yes, it was a mess throughout the book, but it didn't end in ashes. It worked out perfectly for the story—realistic but still happy and hopeful.
4. Art. Art, art, art. I love all the creativity that spills out through the voices of the main character and her friends. Emma's shadow boxes intrigue me—I may just have to try it myself.
5. Metaphors. The whole story is full of double meaning. And not only metaphors, but nature metaphors. Bravo, Jenn Bishop.