Fran is starting over at a new school because of some tragedy in her past, and at first we’re not sure what that is, but we can see that it’s affecting everything about Fran.
I love the voice here, and I love the way that Fran struggles to move past her problems, but I’m not thrilled with how long it takes to learn what those problems truly are.
I also felt that there were some unresolved issues left hanging at the end of the story–issues related to her mother’s mental health, for example. And I’m not sure that Fran has truly come to a place of peace, though she seems to be on her way there.
But on the whole, this was a good book with strong character development, and I’d recommend it for people who like realistic young adult stories.
