I found this in a free little library. Once I started I have a vague memory of reading the beginning before. Most of the plot is predictable, but this is young adult so that's ok. I didn't see the major twist coming which was a nice surprise and layer to the story. I liked the ending.

I didn't really like the main character which made me feel pretty meh about this book overall though. I would say the character is probably authentic to a teenage/young adult guy, but I still just didn't like him. I do feel that the book is slow in the sense that a lot doesn't happen when Cassel is just in his head clueless and pondering. I likely will not read the rest of the series.