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Reader reviewed by Alexandra

Meet Gideon Rayburn. He's the new scholarship kid from Virginia at the prestigious Midvale Academy. He's a bit naive, a bit awkward. Oh, and, even though he doesn't know it, he has a girl living inside his head. This mystery girl wakes up one morning with thoughts that aren't hers. She tells us all about Gid, about his super-cool rooommates, about a bet they make for Gid that could change his whole year, about his classes, and about his crushes. Of course, she herself has fallen in love with Gid from hearing all his innermost thoughts -- but he doesn't like her. Or does he? Of all the information she gives us, she never answers the reader's biggest question: who is she? Is she the hottest girl in school? Is she the dorkiest? Is she -- God forbid-- a teacher? Any girl who ever wanted to know what guys were thinking -- this is the book for you. Mystery girl leads us through Gideon's whole year at Midvale, through all his wins and losses, his hilarious capers and misadventures. Though she refers to herself, you'll be left guessing until the very last page as to her real identity. You can have suspicions, guesses, feelings, but you won't have definite proof, which makes it even more fun. Sarah Miller has written a funny, true, and captivating first novel that you won't want to put down. Some of the characters are a bit lacking in moral fiber, but they are lovable nonetheless, especially Gid, who you may fall for yourself. If only you were always inside the mind of the boy you liked...