This was a very emotional story, but one still filled with feminine strength. That's my favorite part of the Hundred Oaks series, how much emphasis is put on females being strong and just as able to do what males can. What a positive message to spread to our youth.

This volume in the series deals with loss and grief and guilt. It has a wide range of emotions as Annie tries to move forward while still honoring her loss. There are new friends made and old friend reconnected with, as often happens in High School and even beyond. She struggles with things that she might not have struggled with before this death and has to learn to navigate her new reality.

If you enjoy stories with strong female characters, or if you are a fan of realistic/contemporary YA fiction, you will probably enjoy this book and this series.