I really enjoyed the DUFF by Kody Keplinger so I was hoping this would be more of the same. Sadly, I was just annoyed with the main character for the decisions she was making. I didn't think her backstory justified those decisions. I was hoping for a character that was just as flawed, charming, relatable and redeemable as Bianca. Lying Out Loud does make for a fun read with some heavier topics mixed in to add some depth though. Read after Sarah Dessen's Lock and Key and there were many similarities. Would recommend for Gr. 9+ interested in romance, and novels dealing with friendship.