At first I didn't like the way the main character, Maya, was written. I thought her voice was too young and she seemed to kind-of one dimensional. As the book progressed, I revised my opinion. Within a few chapters she has more of the balance between childhood and adulthood that charaterizes teenagers. While I didn't love all the teenage romance, I really enjoyed the honest discussions about race, authority, history, and the difference between good intentions and good actions.

I'd recommend for anyone looking for a book with a thoughtful teen protag, who doesn't mind a bit of teen romance.