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I am a huge fan of prodigy stories, I'm pretty sure it stems from my love for JJ Abrams Star Trek version of Chekov. Pretty sure.

I loved this book, I read it in about two days instead of doing AP Chem and Calc homework.

Certain parts of the story are a bit predictable, but not in a bad way, in the way most contemporaries end up being predictable. I loved the way all the characters were portrayed though, none were 2 dimensional or used as a plot device, all had depth, and lives outside of our protagonist's existence and I loved the way her gift was used to show that.

I also particularly loved her family, especially the quadruplets (Quints was one of my favorite movies as a kid, it reminded me a bit of that). I loved her parents and her family history, and the way it mentioned her family's focus on religion without ramming it down the audience's throat. The background relationship of Josh and Charlotte was also great.

I also felt like I could relate to Eva more than I could to most contemporary protagonists. I don't really go to parties, and I too, and immensely stressed about college applications and scholarships, and I loved the way that was portrayed in the background of this story, like YES, realistic life in YA! Also, minus most of the trauma and romance, Eva's general awkwardness is so me. Her cup of tea discussion? Totally something I would probably do, considering I have spent many a breakfast/lunch in school discussions foster care, health care, various legal statutes, and vaccinations with my friends. For fun. I am that kind of person.

If you are also that kind of person, or if a cutesy, off the beaten path, contemporary, I'd recommend this book.