Sunshine tells the story of a girl who isn't your typical teenager. To begin with, she's allergic to the sun, not exactly a normal allergy. She also has a very haunted past that nearly moved me to tears; it was so realistic. She meets a guy named Myles, and they slowly become friends, but but have some...issues the other doesn't know about.
It took me a few chapters to get warmed up to this book. At first, I didn't like Sunshine much (Sunshine is the main character's nickname). I thought she had an iceberg on her shoulder that really needed to come off. But as the story progressed, my eyes were really opened to her. I was shocked at the real depth of her character, as well as the characters around her. Certain parts of the book did vaguely, but only vaguely, remind me of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight, but Sunshine is nothing like Bella and Myles is nothing like Edward. While this book does have a great paranormal element, the refreshing and special part of this book was its concentration on real life and real issues. The character development was phenomenal. While I was unsure of Sunshine at first, she had me wanting to be one of friends by the end.
The pacing of this book isn't bad. It's not slow in the beginning, but it definitely does keep a steady growing pace throughout the story. There are some nice action scenes, mysteries to keep you on your toes, and a sweet romance that all make me want to read more of these characters.
I would recommend this to readers who like a YA story with paranormal elements and a solid plot with depth.