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4.0
adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked it! I went into it with 0 expectations, and I emerge frustrated, delighted, and bewildered. 

April May isn't likeable, but I think that's a huge part of why I liked the book. To be famous is often to be thought of in very black and white terms, and whenever I was frustrated with April's actions in the book, I'd end up asking myself whether I could fare any better under the circumstances. In most cases, I don't know if I could honestly answer yes, not at 23. It's a fascinating portrayal of what overnight fame can do to a person, and, while at times the moral was hamfisted, I enjoyed the read.