I adore Katy Upperman, her first book was one of my favorite contemporary YA books I have read in a long time...this book, if possible, makes me love her even more.
Upon meeting one another, Elise and Mati, are both blown away by what seems to be an instant connection but when some truths are revealed Elise decides to look past some of her prejudices because Mati is what her heart wants. Her family, and his, aren't so easy...they both have such ingrained prejudices that it maybe impossible for Mati and Elise to be together...and to be happy.
I read this book in one sitting and when I finished it I just wanted to continue hearing more of Elise & Mati's story...Well done Katy Upperman!!

Okay...I didn't think at the beginning I was going to enjoy this one....but I did. ALOT.
What I loved: I actually really loved the MC Elise. At first I was kind of ...meh...but she grew on me. I also really loved most of the cast of characters. They were well written.
What I liked: I liked the Rumi poems interspersed throughout.
What I hated: The narrow-mindedness of some of the characters (just like I was supposed to). I hate admitting that that thinking still exists. BUT it does. And I hate that.
SOLID read.
Actual stars....4.5