This story touches on many topics, exercise addiction, abortion, drugs, gender identity, to name a few and not all of those are to do with the main character.

This author has a knack for creating three dimensional characters, and bringing the entire cast to life, including those who make minor appearances. While on one hand that’s something to be admired, on the other, it left me with too many questions. What became of Michelle’s marathon obsessed mother, her promiscuous sister, overweight father, grandfather, her mother’s ex-husband (don’t ask) and son… and on and on?

While the ending certainly sounded hopeful, I was still left to decide for myself what became of everyone.

This part of the authors bio sums the tone of this book up perfectly.
- She (Nina) prefers creating young adult stories where obstacles are overcome and endings are hopeful.

Would I recommend this book? You betcha.

Copy provided by the publisher, via NetGalley