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When witty loner Sloane moves to a new town, she unexpectedly falls in with a group of vibrant teens. They share a lighthearted camaraderie, but the teens carry darker emotional burdens. Their ample banter often gives way suddenly to melodrama, but the group dynamic is complex and engrossing. Substantial commentary on fanfiction and YouTube gives this realistic novel an exceptionally contemporary feel.