A very twisted take on a coming-of-age story. 
 Rachel is like most other girls. She's just trying to navigate high school, make some friends, and maybe even talk to a boy. That plan starts to warp when she discovers the death metal scene, meets a girl named Fern, and they start a band of their own. 
 Rachel is very obviously an unlikable character. She has a lot of opinions I don't agree with, but that doesn't mean she isn't wrong. Her decisions are based on very logical thinking, and while she can come off as a bitch or an asshole, she is saying nothing but the truth. Even her and Fern's actions are ones I understand, albeit it ultimately awful and wrong, as they stem from very disturbing events. 
 I enjoyed reading about the metal scene, as it is not one I'm too familiar with, but I think the story could have been more condensed and the ending leaves something to be desired. It was probably meant to leave the reader with something to think about, but it was wrapped up so suddenly and lacking a sense of purpose.