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Others have defined Lexi as beautiful. Now it's how she defines herself. So when her face goes through a windshield on the same night that her best friend betrays her, Lexi wonders who she is and, ultimately, who she wants to be. Lexi's voice is spot on and her transformation is satisfying (if tidy) in this well-crafted exploration of family, friendship, and self.