For me it was a little predictable, and I was very uncomfortable with all the persistent stereotypes about the black or LGBT community. Also some of the vocab used to describe any black characters were so peculiar. I think one child was referred to as 'milk chocolate bunny'??
The mother/MC was also a character I disliked, she was too wrapped up in her own path for her daughter she wouldn't listen when everyone told her she was wrong. The only good thing from this book was probably the accurate portrayal of female friendships and family relationships.