More like 1.5 stars because it wasn't bad enough for "did not like it" and I hated reading it too much to even say "it was okay" so... there you go. This is the kind of book I don't really like reading anyway. Yes, it was very informational and educational about what the Syrian refugees are going through, even Afghan refugees, as the violence and war are forcing people from their homes if bombs and guns or the Taliban or the Daesh don't kill them first. But Angie doesn't like non-fiction. You have to be a very good writer to get Angie to enjoy historical fiction or realistic fiction like this. I couldn't quite get myself into the rhythm of the book since the writing was so choppy and blunt. Having it told by the point of view of Destiny was a good idea, but it hindered more than helped the book's flow. It allowed the author to write in the style of her true profession of journalist, correspondent, and reporter. I feel she wrote the book as she normally would then said, "Oh! I meant to write this for teens, better add in some flowery language," and then proceeded to go back through her book and tack things on.

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Like the ending and the random kidnapping that is resolved in a few pages.

Also, the volunteer Alexia's character was...am I a horrible person saying that she was a "goody-two-shoes"? All her thoughts and actions were saintly and I feel awful saying that I disliked this character because the volunteers in real life that truly went over to Greece and gave so much of their time helping the refugees truly are wonderful, awesome people! But someone who does what she does, sees what she sees, is not going to be devoid of stressed thoughts, jaded thinking, and a selfish thought or two. Actually, a lot of the characters are like that. I suppose it's to counteract all the awful images of families lying dead in rubble, people being executed by the Daesh, babies turning blue and dying in the hypothermia-inducing waters of the ocean.

TL;DR If you want a book about Syrian refugees that was created for teens but reads like a report, this book is for you.