This story is filled with cliches and stereotypes simply tossed in their, but somehow, Brown used this to only add to the power of the story. By her stereotypes, Brown appealed to our own personal familiarities with the stereotypical popular blonde girl or the classic wise old lady. 
 And the protagonist's character was well developed, relateable and intense. (I might have shed tears once or twice.) 
 The ending was a little disappointing, but overall it was a good read. :)