Katy - reviewed on 3/12/2011 + 80 more book reviews

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This book is shocking and heartwrenching, with a storyline that feels like it could have been ripped from the headlines. It tackles various hot-button topics, including the pressure on teens to excel, teen pregnancy, adoption, mental illness and depression, cancer, and poverty, in a gripping and realistic way. I kind of feel like I've given out some spoilers by saying that, but it's not exactly what you would expect. In fact, throughout the story things aren't always as they seem, and though I predicted a couple of the twists, there were still many surprises.

The story is written from various points of view, alternating with each chapter. I don't always like this kind of approach, but I think it was effective in this case because it helps the reader to better understand the story and each character's feelings and motives.

This is the kind of book that will, at times, make you cringe and gasp in disbelief. I was definitely caught up in the story and kept turning the pages late into the night. I think fans of Jodi Picoult will like this one, especially with the multiple narrators, controversial issues explored, and unexpected twists.

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