I still have a little left of this book yet to finish, but I love this story so far. I think it is one of the most realistic and modern things we have read so far. I will never understand any kind of mother who would ever think about treating any child that way, and I do believe she should be shot for acting the way she did towards Owen and Naomi. I still do not know if they are going to find Santiago or who will get custody of the children, but I do think that there are so many injustices of "Skyla" and I sure hope she gets what she deserves at the end of the story. I do not understand why her and Clive want children so much. They lead such selfish lives, what do they want with two little girls? This makes me just want to rant and rant about how much Owen and Naomi and Gram deserve, but I do no think that I can put into words exactly how mad this makes me. Owen's obsession with tape is very fascinating to me, and I like to think about why he needs tape. Maybe he needs to feel like something needs him and cannot let go of him unless he takes it off of himself. Sweet, sweet Owen, always trying to find the good in every situation. He has been through so much, and when Skyla neglects him, he is 'okay' with it and patiently waits his turn. I was so proud of Naomi when she stood up to Skyla and would not leave with her. It was time that she opened her mouth and stated her opinion to that woman. I hated that she did tell Clive 'Thank you' for the gifts when she definitely shouldn't have. I was also glad to see Naomi talk to Graciela and finding out the motives of a true mother, so that she knows that Skyla is not what a mother should act like. I have so much respect for Naomi, Owen, and Gram and hope this ending turns out in her favor!