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Naomi and her friend Will flipped a coin, and Naomi lost.  That meant that Naomi had to get back inside to fetch the yearbook camera.  On her way down the steps, she falls and hits her head-erasing two years of her life (the camera, ironically, survived).

I wasn’t a huge fan of Zevins first book, Elsewhere, I found it derivative and overly in love with it’s own conceit.  Though the Naomi’s amnesia is unrealistic, it really works as a device-it works perfectly in capturing those points in our life when we stop and wonder “is this really where I wanted to end up?”

The real strength of this book is it’s honesty-Naomi’s relationships don’t always last, and the big reveal doesn’t resolve all the issues.  Handling the message that Young Love doesn’t last, and the memories fade with time-but it still matters takes real skill, and Zevin pulls it off.  Highly recommended.

Grade Level Equivalent: ~7 

Rating: ★★★★