This is the first book I've read by this author and I was sucked in after readng the first chapter. Also, this is the first book I've read in second person and to be honest it fit the story as if Pea was telling the story. I have a sixteen year old daughter and I feel that this book would be a good read for her and think that she could relate to some of the things that Pea has gone through. I have written a couple books myself about the effects of bullying, teen suicide, and cutting due to what my daughter has had to go through in 7th and 8th grade. It's hard being a mom, but sometimes I think it's harder being a teenager. Learning about love for the first time in your life and hating your parents because you think that they don't understand, but in reality is that they've already been through some of the things you've gone through; some more than others. I highly recommend this book to everyone with or without kids. It's an amazing story!