Point of View

The novel is written in the first person point of view. The authors each use this point of view to tell the different characters' stories. Each author wrote in one of the main character’s voice, meaning Ms. Cohen wrote the first person narration of Lily while Mr. Levinthan wrote the first person narration of Dash.

The point of view of this novel works well because it allows the reader to build a close relationship with each of the main characters. This leaves the reader rooting for each of them. The novel is based on the idea that neither knows much about the other character, leaving them both guessing about the other’s motives. The point of view adds to this tension, creating a likeable story for the reader.

Language and Meaning

The novel is written about and for a young audience. Therefore, the language...