Maureen Johnson never disappoints, and this novel is just as amusing, sarcastic, interesting and intriguing as her others. Jane is no cookie cutter character and the ending of this novel is just as different and un-cliched as it could be. Additionally, Maureen Johnson has the unique ability to make young people, high school and growing up realistic. Her characters make morally ambiguous decisions, mistakes and snarky comments without the usual preaching commentary from the narrator or adult figures, and they offer questions and comments rather then seemingly all-knowing answers. Plus, this take on the Goethe story is really just much more fun.