Morrison grabs readers from the very first page with a character that is utterly relatable. Rising eighth grader Annabelle struggles in the classroom. She feels like she doesn't quite fit in with her super-successful mother and stepfather, and as much as her stepfather is there for her, she yearns for a connection with her father, who she hasn't seen in years. The one place Annabelle feels at home is in the pool, where she excels. She's so good, in fact, that this summer she's been asked to swim with the high schoolers. Cue: excitement. Also, cue: a little bit of nerves.The thing is, Annabelle's one of those girls who has "developed" and she's getting attention from one of the cute high school swimmers, who's started texting her. Does he like *really* like her? What's going on? If only she felt she could trust her close friends with all that she has going on.Morrison absolutely gets the world of middle school: the concerns, the complicated social dynamics, all of it -- and it all comes into play here in a way that's entirely true to life and cringe-worthy. Like any kid would in her situation, Annabelle makes mistakes. And she struggles to see all that she's good at. It's all too easy for her to notice her weaknesses, and miss her strengths. My heart broke for Annabelle at so many points in this poignant, eminently readable book.I devoured this book, barely coming up for air, and I think so many middle school readers will too