God I love YA. In no other genre do I find such interesting levels of introspection and emotional content, not to mention a good amount of diversity when it comes to telling certain stories.

I really liked Julia's voice. While she can come off as judgemental and easy to set off, she has this relatable vulnerability that I can really relate to, not to mention the bouts of depression and anxiety. The mental health aspect is treated very respectfully, being careful what to show and how to have people react to think. There's also some mental health resources at the back of the book for readers who may be facing similar troubles, an extra I'm always glad to see.

It's also nice to read a book set in my sweet home Chicago, knowing the kind of atmosphere that lives in the city in its various parts. I've also been to the used bookstore mentioned in the book and I have you tell you it is a wonderland. 

The only thing I didn't like about the book is that some of the plot lines are a bit choppy, starting and stopping at odd times only to pick back up again towards the end of the book. It wasn't a total nuisance, just something I caught on my radar.

I'm glad that this book ends on such a hopeful, uncertain tone. I would love to see more of this character, though I doubt any continuation will happen. Still, I look forward to any future books this author is planning.