It's been way too long since I reread this beauty and I can't believe how much I had forgotten.

First of all, this is absolutely a younger teen book. Now I'm thinking more preteen than I was when I originally read it (being a preteen, thinking I was reading such a young adult book). That being said, it's phenomenal. Still a stand out favorite for me.

The beginning was much slower than I remembered. I realized instantly how simplified the writing style was and I was disappointed - I remembered it being so in depth and detailed.

Then I got about halfway through and I couldn't stop reading it. It may have been simple dialogue and sentences but who cares? The plot was so solid and the characters were so great, I fell in love with this book all over again.

It's been a long time since I reread this favorite but I'm so glad I did. I wish more people would read this book - even though it is targeted to a younger audience (which I now realize as a 21 year old), this book is still a classic that could stick with someone for the rest of their life.