This was slow for me to get into, but built well. as an introduction to the author I can't say it's put me off exploring more, but neither has it caused me to think the writing is something so intriguing as to bump the title up my list. I do have the reality Disfunction, but I started Misspent Youth after the synopsis caught my eye without even being aware of it until then.
In short? enjoyed it , interesting enough, but without a wow factor.