I really liked this book. I try to read as much young adult fiction as I can so I can relate to what my students are reading. Much of what I read is too juvenile to hold my interest. What I want to read is to racy for young adult. This book filled the niche. I have a 10 year old daughter who will get to read this book in a couple of years. I want her to see that Virginia Shreves is great as the heroine of her own life and she is most definitely not perfect. Sweet, sweet read.

It is now 3:30am (I started the book today as well, I guess yesterday) I just finished.There are so many great things about this book. I now understand why it is a Printz Honor Book.I was a little disappointed that it didn't get into eating disorders a little more, however, it was a very inspiring portrayal of a girl's response to body image issues. I wonder what else Caroly Mackler has written.Questions for Book Club:1. Do you think Virginia's family is having a healty impact on her? Why or why not?2. Can you relate to Virginia's situation? If so in what ways?3. How are Brie and Virginia a like?4. Have you rebeled against your family? friends? anyone? as Virginia does. How did you feel afterwards?5. Virginia feels as if she doesn't fit with her family? Have you ever felt this way? Describe.6. Overall, how did this book make you feel?