Have I read this before: Nope.

Review: This was…alright, I guess. It starts off with an interesting premise and conflict, but so many of the characters are just generally unlikeable and snotty and irritating that it was a bit hard to get through (even if the unlikableness was half the point). I guess if you’re interested in a story where “I want to punch this character the most” changes from chapter to chapter, this is the book for you. Bowen does do a good job with Portia’s relative immaturity as a teenager and her inability to find a place where she feels she truly belongs.

Favorite Part: I liked the time Portia spent near the sea with Mrs. Heccomb and her stepkids. It highlights Portia’s inability to belong even with a group of entirely new and different people than she’s used to and there’s a lot of character tension throughout that part of the book.

Rating: 4/10