Written by: Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham
First line: And this year...I was an eighth grader.
Why you should read this book: In a stunning conclusion to the powerhouse trilogy about childhood friendships and growing up as a girl, Shannon must navigate not only the convoluted world of friendship, but also boys, relationships, personal appearance, and what she eventually learns is an anxiety disorder. Often insecure and frequently feeling left out, even when she's in the midst of her companions, she sometimes missteps and pushes herself further from the center in her attempts to belong and reassure herself of her own goodness and self-worth. However, through breakups, depression, confusion, and disappointment, Shannon learns to love and accept herself, to see navigate her most complicated friendships, and even to see her parents in a whole new light.
Why you shouldn't read this book: It stands alone, but it also makes more sense if you've read the first two books.
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