As expected of Sarah Dessen, this book was brilliant. 
 I adored McLean. The whole thing of being different girls, of changing herself everywhere she went, always starting anew... I can understand that and I think a lot of readers will too. It's relate-able. Like in most of Dessen's books, there was serious family conflict. The divorce between her parents was a very interesting thing, and it was pretty obvious that both parents had their stories to tell. What I didn't like was her mom. Honestly, she annoyed me. Especially when she was nice and good. When she was constantly calling being a nag, I hated her and when she was nice, that hatred stayed but I didn't have a reason. It was annoying. 
 Other than that, the book was powerful and poignant. Sarah Dessen masterfully showed another teenage girl realistically, lovably, and relate-ably. Thank you Sarah Dessen, for your beautiful books.