Ask The Passengers is the story of Astrid Jones, a high school senior in a suffocatingly small town, where every difference is noticed, gossiped about, and held against you. Astrid is struggling with some big issues, among them her role in her own family, her maybe-a-relationship with another girl, and her sexual orientation. At the same time, thanks to her humanities class and its focus on early philosophers, Astrid is committed to seeking and confronting the truth, no matter how difficult the answers may be. 
 Astrid's journey toward self-knowledge, honesty, and acceptance is fast-paced and witty. Some readers may be put off by the more fanciful elements of the plot, including Astrid's habit of focusing on airplanes overhead and sending her love to the passengers. It sounds weird, but I thought it worked. Ask The Passengers asks some important questions along the way, and feels like an authentic look at a girl's life in which the answers don't come neatly packaged and tied up with a ribbon. 
 I'd definitely recommend this one, for teens and for any adult who loves a teen. There are some valuable thoughts here about love and acceptance, yet the story is never preachy or pushy. 
 My full review is now up on my blog: http://wp.me/p2B4Be-V7