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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A near perfect encapsulation of the joy, awkwardness, naivete, isolation, curiosity, insecurity, friendships, and trials of teen years. The author recounts a life-changing class trip to Europe. His experience really spoke to my inner child; introverted, self-doubting, finding it easier to be alone than potentially end up with my foot in my mouth, and occasionally finding someone who doesn't care about all that. #firstsecondbooks