At the beginning of the book, Avery Bloom and Bett Devlin repeatedly claim that they aren’t friends, despite having lengthy, friendly conversations over email. What does friendship mean to the girls? Does their attitude change as they grow closer?

Setting Bett and Avery’s friendship to one side, what role does going to camp play in each girl’s character arc? How might these separations from their fathers contribute to their coming-of-age process?

What role do Gaga and Kristina Allenberry play in Avery and Bett’s lives, respectively?