I was so excited to read this book after reading a preview of the first few chapters. The preview had left me intrigued about Danny's parents and the secrets they held onto as if their lives depended on the truth never getting out.
Gilbert did an excellent job at pacing this story and winding the mystery surrounding Danny's family into the changes and challenges he was facing with the end of his senior year fast approaching. Her easy flowing and conversational writing style made reading this story enjoyable and helped combine Danny's memories with the present day events in his life.
There were times where I became frustrated with Danny's parents and their constant need to keep secrets from him. I just wanted them to open their eyes and realize that their secrets were just making things harder on him. It made me think at times they were selfish, but in the end I realized they are two of the most selfless and caring characters I've read about.
Gilbert did an excellent job at pacing this story and winding the mystery surrounding Danny's family into the changes and challenges he was facing with the end of his senior year fast approaching. Her easy flowing and conversational writing style made reading this story enjoyable and helped combine Danny's memories with the present day events in his life.
There were times where I became frustrated with Danny's parents and their constant need to keep secrets from him. I just wanted them to open their eyes and realize that their secrets were just making things harder on him. It made me think at times they were selfish, but in the end I realized they are two of the most selfless and caring characters I've read about.