This was a fun and easy read. It got a bit dark at some points which was surprising for a book that seemed less mature in other aspects. I found Lily and Robert to be likable characters, if a bit flat as people. The story was rather predictable but entertaining nonetheless, so this is a solid middle grade book. My rating of 2.5 seems harsh in hindsight for such a nice book but I didn’t find it all that spectacular. It was perfectly in the middle.