Easy read? Very.Still annoying? Oh yea...Feels like it's a try-hard or that Max herself just tries too hard and therefore, gets on my nerve. That they could pretty much do everything also grates. Wonder if this appeals to the actual target audience because it's definitely not one I'd recommend my son. I think it might be more entertaining and better read in the graphic novel / manga form, I might try to see if I'm right next time I'm at the library...