wow. Wow. WOW. 
 This book is phenomenal. Matthew Quick is able to write out the struggle of so many adolescents that feel like they don't fit the mold that's expected of them. I connected with this book. It's depth and its honesty were so refreshing and I don't think I've ever related more to a character than I did with Nanette. 
 This is the story of Nanette O'Hare, a high school senior who is drifting by in her life, going through the motions of what's expected of her. Good grades, soccer star, and on the road to an athletic scholarship. When a beloved teacher gives her a cult classic book, The Bubblegum Reaper, it changes her life. She seeks out the author and they become unconventional friends, she meets a brilliant but troubled poet, and she starts the journey toward self -realization that is filled with bumps and mistakes, heartbreak and hope. 
 The characters in this book are what makes this story so beautiful. They're each a diamond in the rough, and are seeking for redemption in their own unique ways. The ending of this book is absolutely heart-wrenching, but also what is deserved of this book. It was beautiful and broken and utterly inspiring. 
 I am a new fan of Matthew Quick. His writing is heartfelt and wonderful, and this is one of the best books I've read in awhile. This book hits shelves in May of 2016. Be sure to pick a copy up!!!!