I have read this book multiple times, and with each read I found myself more and more amazed at the quality of the writing, the depth of the characters, and the beauty of the plot.The Nature of Jade is more than a love story; it explores the complications of family life, living with anxiety, relationships, friendship, and self discovery. Jade finds herself through her relationship with Sebastian and a new job working with elephants at the local zoo. If you are concerned about possibly mature content, I would advise you not to worry. The book never directly says that Jade and Sebastian have sex, and it explains the emotions and decisions in their relationship perfectly. You must, must read it. It is powerful, has wonderful themes, and is overall a fantastic read for adults and teens.