This story was heart-wrenching. I immediately liked Lena and saw a little of myself in her. She was definitely a rule follower, never trying to make any waves and just trying to get through until she could undergo the procedure that would change her life and allow her to be happy.

Isn't it funny how sometimes we never see the happiness that is right in front of our faces? We're always waiting for the one thing that everyone says will make you happy. The thing that society thinks will create the perfect life for you.

Alex was the cure to her rule-following life. He showed her how to feel, how to love. I really enjoyed watching their relationship develop and seeing Lena grow as an individual because of that relationship.

While all the other adults (who had gone through the procedure) seemed stunted emotionally and really, like zombies, Lena learns to live and feel and, even, to love.

You can read the rest of my review on my blog.