Though this book is aimed at young adults, I don't feel that it is appropriate for them due to the very adult subject matter scattered throughout (sex, etc). This is unfortunate as the author could have done without the those bits and not have taken anything away from the plot. Otherwise, much of the paranoia and "kid beating the system" themes would have been fascinating to me when I was a youth. Unfortunately, as an adult, much of that looks like exaggerated silliness (which would still be great if it had been better thought out). I would say this book would be mildly amusing for an adult, and totally inappropriate for a kid. Too bad.