so i want to say it is really amazing that a 17 year old wrote this book. that being said, i think you could really tell within the writing and the structure. this isnt always bad- i think the younger characters were incredibly realistic to their age and what they do and how they speak. however, this means the adult characters and the structure of this story really falters. there are times where its very tell not show, and i feel like the author just hasnt experienced enough in life to really tighten the prose and structure of the story. i will say i loved the relationship between kiara and ale, that was really sweet.