crushed is the type of book I needed when I was 15, full of braces and acne, wondering if anyone would ever love me. To be fair, I'm still wondering about that last part, but as someone in their mid-30's, this book felt like a warm hug, or a friend saying 'I see you. I know what you're going through.' It feels like talking to someone who's gone through the same struggles as you, minus the LA aspect, and I think it will help teenage girls a lot.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
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Thanks to NetGalley and Post Hill Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is such a funny, relatable, and heart warming read. We've all been where Kiersten has at one point or another and I really enjoyed reading this.