After reading Yang's American Born Chinese, I was immensely curious about Level Up. While an incredibly quick read, it makes you think. It's certainly written in a very similar style as ABC, but from a more linear angle. Yang very successfully tackles the topic of self-realization and personal honesty in his lead character.

For those that are looking for something different, I highly recommend this book. For those that may know someone that's a reluctant reader, I recommend this book even MORE so! As a prospective English teacher, I'm falling in love with Yang's books as quick picks for my classroom library. It may take a little bit to get students over the stigma of an "after-school special" type message, but it's certainly something that should make adolescents (and adults) think after finishing it.