This book is a young girl wanting to explore who she is without having to have permission whether indirect or direct. I believe around this age we all should be out on our own, (with a job) so that when we go to explore we don't have to answer to anybody. It makes it hard to either be at home and explore (even if you have a job) or have your own place, but need help. I can relate to this girl, I want to explore without explanation, this was a refreshing book.