Short, steamy high-school drama and romance. Lucy's feelings for Riley start more as unrequited crush than hatred, but otherwise the synopsis about sums it up. There's jocks, lunchtime bullying, snobby cheerleaders, pesky math homework - in short, the classic high-school scene. What drew me to Lucy as a character were the times she stood up for herself against the school baddies, and her determination to drive a hard bargain.

For this opening story, it's pretty much Lucy against the world. As the mini-series progresses, it'd be neat to see her gain the support and confidence of a couple close friends. I need more characters to root for in the story, even Riley has a lot of work to do to earn that.

Stylistically, the writing is plain but gets the job done. It's clear and doesn't distract from the narrative. Some things that were distracting: I wasn't 100% sure Lucy and Riley understood consent, and some of the reveals about side characters were more than a little uncomfortable. I wonder if each of these events has greater bearing on the overall plot arc, or is included merely for a shock factor.

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