215 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763644857
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 11 August 2009
Description
An unflinching story of a troubled friendship -- and one girl's struggle to come to terms with secrets and shame and find her own power to heal. Leah Greene is dead. For Laine, knowing what really happened and the awful feeling that she is, in som...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
sad 87%
emotional 62%
tense 62%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, GriefModerate
Bullying, Self harm, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia
215 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763644857
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 11 August 2009
Description
An unflinching story of a troubled friendship -- and one girl's struggle to come to terms with secrets and shame and find her own power to heal. Leah Greene is dead. For Laine, knowing what really happened and the awful feeling that she is, in som...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
sad 87%
emotional 62%
tense 62%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, GriefModerate
Bullying, Self harm, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia