I really enjoy Kasie West's stories. I like her characters, they are relatable and close. it's possible to understand their doubts and insecurities. however, in this book I have to say that Gia is not her best work. At the beginning I understood her obliviousness about her position in school and how she affected people around her. but after the fiasco with her brother she came to some conclusions, i didn't understand and I didn't agree with considering what she told before. she wasn't as shallow or selfish as she insisted she was. but for sure she was surrounded but people who were both shallow and selfish. 
 I didn't understand the hostility Jules showed against Gia. I think it was mostly jealousy, but she was really harmful for the group of friends if it wasn't for her suspicions and lies, Gia's friends would have never doubted her and she would have never felt as insecure as she felt when Bradley left her before going to prom (btw, what a jerk). (view spoiler)[I hope her friends at some time see things this way. (hide spoiler)] Gia's lie was inexcusable and a coward reaction, but the pressure she was on makes the situation understandable. 
 on the other way, I liked very much the friendships she developed outside her group of friend. and of course I liked Hayden and his travel games. 
 I give the book 4 stars, but it's more a 3.5 or even a 3... it's not as good as the distance between us, but I think it might be better than on the fence. anyway, it is worth to read it. especially on a lazy summer afternoon by the pool :)