Let me start by saying that i have a sister who's into cosplay (costume play) so i definitely understand how some people can be very unique and creative at all times. I'm perfectly ready to defend her uniqueness to anybody. 
 Now with regards this book... oh my gosh.. i know Anna and The French Kiss is one of my all time favorite when it comes to Young adult novels and now Lola and The Boy next Door is included in the list. 
 The novel shows a lot of issues that a teenager can have; Different family setting - a homeless biological mom, two dads and a black dog (uhh.. i don't know whats wrong with a black dog tho haha), an older boyfriend, an unforgettable first love and the struggle and confusion of teenage life on figuring out who you really are. 
 The story beautifully showed how love and life can roll out maybe not the way we expect it to be but the way its destined to be. I think the best part here is how Lola learned that it doesn't matter what other people think of her.. its how she views her self that matters and if a person really loves her, he would love her for who she is.