Librarian, Chatfield Senior High, Littleton, COįrancis Janvier is a school obsessed, fan art making, guilt ridden girl. For fans of Rainbow Rowell or John Green.

I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did - the people you expect to fall in love in this book don't, yet it does have a small bit of romance. Diverse characters, strange adults (and teens) in a contemporary coming of age story: I would highly recommend this book. Aled was a character I've never met before, which is fantastic, I love meeting new people. Strange, quirky, and wonderful! It's both relationship- and character-based and I could relate to nerdy school-focused Frances. An unforgettable journey of friendship and finding oneself through many modern day hardships. I absolutely loved this book and was so impressed with the characters, character development, unique plot, and themes. I adored the diverse characters and found myself devouring the unique plot that was relatable and modern. All because she accidentally befriends Aled Last and gets a chance to be a true friend. The story follows Frances Janvier as she uncovers who she is and how she can be herself in a life dictated by academia. Kristen Gilligan, Co-owner, Tattered Cover Unique story, chockfull, and will resonate with everyone. It has an element of mystery and a thriller-like pace, but digs deep. It lightly explores sexual identity, touches on diversity, but doesn't disrupt the story. Yet, it has so many facets to it: it's contemporary YA, but each chapter begins with a sci-fi-esque podcast, which weaves itself into the story miraculously. Until you meet your first true friend, which to me is what this novel is all about. You're a different person when you're not at school, but feel you need to hide it. But it's just not you and you don't know how to identify it. In a sea of over achieving high schoolers, you're forced to play the game.

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