I wasn't sure I was going to like this book when I started it. It's set in the future when computer chips have been imbedded in people's brains so you need to allow for a new set of words at whose meanings you have to "guess" sometimes. Unlike other YA books I've chosen to read, the language was more "colorful" in places, another reason I wasn't so sure at the beginning.

What this book does well that I really appreciate is end strong! There's some interesting "meat" on which to chew, especially given that the book falls into that category of "could be coming our way soon." The premise and how it plays out for the 2 main characters is very interesting and definitely made me think.

A general aside- I've read a good chunk of YA books this year, and as a genre I find it engaging. Whatever the actual plots, the themes boil down to ones involving identity, culture, etc... As teens struggle to find their way in the world (no matter what that world is), they can shed light on our adult lives and where we find value. Hurray for YA!

I'd recommend this book (with the asterisk about the language).