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Reader reviewed by KW

This is a fresh and unusual voice in the YA world. Cyd goes through difficulties with dealing with a broken heart and an abortion. She also has to deal with her relationship with her mother.

My favorite part of the book was when Cyd reveals the abrotion and all that she's gone through and suddenly you see the vulnerable side behind this tough girl. She's humanized and sudenly her attitude makes sense. The motehr character is also very interesting and real as she deals with her own past mistakes and in trying to reach her troubled daughter.

I would recommend this novel for girls 15 and up. I think some of the topics might be a bit much for middle schoolers, but high schoolers should handle it well.