Recently completed analyzing Laura Nowlin's novel and wow the deeper meanings in this coming of age story are mind-blowing! The way Nowlin uses seasonal symbolism throughout the book to symbolize the protagonist's growth is masterfully done, and don't even get me started on that tiara scene which perfectly captures how precious teenage dreams can be - I mean it this story deserves way more analysis in YA literature circles because the themes of regret and missed opportunities connect deeply with readers who understand that devastating realization of timing determining our most important relationships.