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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2012 | Fiction
Gr 8 Up–Griffin has upped the ante with this engrossing page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. He retains his penchant for characters who are broken and battered by the vicissitudes of life and who struggle to find meaning and happiness. However, no matter how tragic the situation, he injects a poignant humanity and hopefulness into the most desperate of circumstances. Readers meet Nicole Castro, who is beautiful, brilliant, and popular. Her life completely changes the day that her perfect face ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2012
Jay Nazarro has returned to public high school after two years of self-imposed homeschooling exile due to an embarrassing seizure in front of the entire student body. He quickly finds himself drawn to Nicole Castro, the most beautiful girl in school -- at least she was the most beautiful until a savage acid attack burned off half her face. As the two become friends, Jay finds himself roma...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Returning to high school after two years of self-imposed homeschooling exile, Jay vows to use his superior computer hacking skill...Log In or Sign Up to Read More