I first read this book when I was in Fourth Grade, and just finished re-reading it. Of course, when I first read it, I didn't fully understand what was happening, nor did I completely understand what Annabel was going through. Now, having read it a second time, and being more mature, say that this book is good for 12 year olds, if they are mature. I, for one, am a mature thirteen year old so it wasn't a big deal for me. But parents should decide based on how mature their child is before allowing them to read it.

This book is deep and seriously great.If you ever want a book that's dramatic, funny, and definitely sad, this is the one for you. I would absolutely reccomend it to a friend. The messages are great, and Whitney's overcoming of her eating disorder shows that anything is possible, as well as Annabel's admission during the trial of Will Cash. Owen is a great support system and shows that sometimes great friends come in weird packages. I would not reccomend this to younger kids however, because it definitely is a little iffy for a younger age. I did put a highlight as educational because I think it educates children on bad decisions and other things they might need to know for high school.

It seems that Dessen's books all follow the same storyline: A girl has a problem, meets a boy who enlightens her, and they fall in love. It's actually kind of insulting to women; we don't need boys to get over our problems. There are so many other solutions. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with these books; just that Dessen sticks to one plot.

I think that the book was really interesting,it can help teens decide how to deal with their conflicts without using violence. And show what happens when you hang out with the wrong people.

Very good book, one of the authors best.

I loved this book. It did have a lot of bad words. But it was very well written and the entire time has a wonderful message.

loved this book, i could relate to the characters and the problems they faced. really inspirational and motivating

Its a good book and i think most teens can relate to it even adults when you suffer pain you dont usually think that anyone else is in pain but when you read it you understand your not the only one and that your only human to feel what you feel