This beautifully written novel in verse is equal parts tender and tough, covering a broad swath of adolescent concerns, from orgasms to the dark side of the internet. As the online response to the meme grows increasingly violent and terrifying, Frankie’s fear and shame are compounded by the seeming betrayal of people she trusted. But the next day at school, everyone’s buzzing about what happened, and a nasty meme about it goes viral. Initially, the couple are able to move past the awkwardness good-naturedly. After Frankie and Harriet have a blowup, Frankie and Benjamin share a sexual experience, her first, during which she gets her period. But there is a boy Frankie secretly likes-in sweet Benjamin, she finds her science geek equal. But Frankie becomes annoyed as Harriet becomes more boy-obsessed, and Harriet thinks Frankie is prudish and judgmental. They share a treehouse with a telescope and a passion for astronomy and photography. Frankie struggles with the fallout after a meme about her awkward first sexual experience goes viral.įrankie and Harriet have been best friends forever.
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