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Reader reviewed by dori

This is a teen book with a classic storyline: Caitlin was in love with Nick, and Nick was in love with Caitlin. Was. Their relationship ended officially with a restraining order placed against Nick, in addition to an order of anger management classes Nick was obligated to attend. This story is about Nick's controlling and abusive nature, and how Nick begins to understand himself. Alex Finn mixes the story up by writing the book in the abuser's point of view, not the POV of obvious victim. However, she shows how the abuser is a victim as well. The author teaches teens how to deal with difficult situations. Although the book is very captivating, I found that the way Nick patches up his relationship with his dad very unrealistic, and some of the characters are unconvincing as well.