This story is told completely from Natalie’s point of view, and I felt like I was reading a lot of my own thoughts when I was a teen. I related so much to her relationship with her body and her lack of self-confidence.

Natalie has a lot going on in her life. She just turned 18, has battled cystic acne and PCOS throughout her teens, her parents just announced they’re divorcing, her two best friends fell in love with each other, she’s waiting to find out about her future, and she has no idea what she’s doing. Add in an unexpected crush on her best friend’s brother and she’s all over the place. While my own battles were different, I related so strongly with everything that Natalie was feeling and experiencing.

Zach and Lucy and Natalie were a solid trio. They did almost everything together. Lucy and Zach were more outgoing and not as introverted and self-conscious as Natalie, but they understood her issues and didn’t really push her about them. Then Zach and Lucy hooked up and Natalie kind of felt left out. Then she accepts an invite to a party and ends up hanging out with Zach’s older brother Alex.

Alex is Natalie’s opposite in so many ways, experienced, outgoing, mostly confident, enjoys parties. But he is also sweet and caring, and really respects Natalie. Everyone is shocked at the budding relationship between them, especially Zach, who puts up roadblocks between them.

I really liked that the ending was not perfect with everyone getting what they originally expected and wanted. And I really liked the growth and confidence in Natalie at the end.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book for review consideration through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.