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High-school junior Bett is still reeling from an accident involving her best friend, Stephanie. A former thrill-seeker, Bett is now controlled by guilt and fear and has divided her life into "Plus" and "Minus" experiences. Any positive experience (such as running) must be counteracted with a punishing Minus, which for Bett has become overeating. Griffin's compelling prose helps this story about self-harm pack an emotional punch.