3.5 stars. I really enjoyed reading this one. I loved Emilie and I don't think I've ever read a book from the perspective of a person with epilepsy, which was interesting and her fears entirely understandable, realistic and even, sometimes, relatable. I did feel, though, like her relationship with Chatham was a bit instalovey, which brought things down for me. I also felt like there was a lot of repetition throughout that kept the story from exploring new places...for instance, seeing Emilie actually on the lit-mag or debate team would have been a better use of text than continually mentioning her mom's nail polish or her father's boxes of clothes. Also, I felt like the sub-plot with the next door neighbor Cindy was also just out of place and didn't take up enough time to make a real impact. There were a few too many tragic backstories sprinkled throughout to feel entirely realistic. But overall I fully enjoyed the narrative here and the writing was easy and fun to read. Would recommend for a contemporary reader looking for something new; this one was heartfelt with a unique perspective.