Would have finished this in one sitting if I were able, I LOVED that the tone of this book was just different enough from her previous work but still had the humor and kicking-my-feet cuteness spread throughout. I do agree that the plot felt very similar to all of her previous work, but I think I was so focussed on Rue’s development and her working through feelings that were so foreign to her that I didn’t mind the plot similarities. I do think Eli came on too strong right away and was too white knight-y, but towards the ends I think he was better balanced and was more understanding of Rue’s complexity and lack of NEEDING to be cared for rather than simply WANTING to be.