I tend to gravitate toward these types of stories because of my own similar past experiences. This book definitely held up and made me feel all the things that this type of story should. Some people may call that a trigger, and in fact, for one of the characters who had also had a similar experience did get "triggered" by the talk and experiences of other girls in the story. But what I really liked about this was how there were so many different characters. I like how they could come together in some ways, but I also felt it was very realistic in that there are some people who either cannot get over their own feelings and opinions to see the other side, or who may begin to understand, until something little happens that causes them to feel foolish, and they strike out in their own hurt or embarrassment. In that way, this did not end up becoming one of those really sappy perfect endings, where everyone holds hands and becomes best friends.

You can read the rest of my review on Lisa Loves Literature.