This story had the potential to be pretty neat. However, I couldn't really get over the fact that this book seems like a rough draft. The author's use of punctuation (specifically commas), the random tense switches, and lame dialogue drove me insane. I found myself editing more than enjoying the story numerous times. Once I started skimming rather than really focusing and reading, I got more into the story. I couldn't say I would be willing to recommend this book or move on to read the second book.