While reading, I am noticing Miles' desire; to find a 'Great Perhaps' at his new boarding school. Although Miles really likes Alaska, she already has a boyfriend so she made him a deal. Alaska will find him a girl when he finds out more about the labyrinth, so that is a goal and desire for the both of them. I really like how the book is set up. John Green wrote it in first person; Miles' view. He does a great job of showing emotions and thoughts flowing through his head, which really engages me in the book and makes it a lot more interesting. Each chapter is written in the counting of the days before and the days after. I don't know what it is counting down til yet, but I can't wait to see!