I liked the premise of this book, but found the main character to be . . . lacking in her ability to make me like her. She certainly suffered a horrific childhood and is forced into doing heinous crimes (killing people), but other than her love for her little brother, she doesn't seem particularly affected by the murders until the guy she's attracted to becomes her next mark. I would have liked a little more pluck and savvy and introspection beforehand, but maybe her lifer experiences just didn't shape her to be that type of person. It was hard to read about a weak, victimized, helpless main character who seemed to make one poor decision after another. However, there are many teens who would probably really enjoy this book, so take my adult perspective with a grain of salt.

I tried to get into this book, but i made it to about 30% and am not motivated to continue. The main character doesn't seem to have any reason for her interest in the boy she is trying to save. It's not well developed.