I'm such a sob.. I actually teared up towards the end but couldn't all out cry as I was at a public pool.. THANK GOD FOR THAT. I'm 22. Why do I still relate to teenage characters, that is just wrong! For all those real teenage girls, I recommend this book, and for my felow 20,30,40, etc. year olds who still think theyre 17 please read it. It's sweet and light. Each and every one of us was Francesca at some point in her life, lost, confused, self loathing and doesn't fit in. What really grabbed me in the book was the very real portrayal of her relationship with her father. I don't want to spoil anything, but the climax of the story was very realistic and touching, and honestly, anyone whose had vicious fights with their loved ones,and ofcourse that's everyone, would get teary eyed at the resolution, IT's NOT JUST ME!