But hidden beneath the straightened hair and expertly applied makeup is a secret that her friends would never understand: Sam has Purely-Obsessional OCD and is consumed by a stream of dark thoughts and worries that she can't turn off. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class.

I finished this novel in one night and would DEFINITELY recommend this to people, especially if they are struggling with topics such as OCD and friendship.A New York Times Best Seller If you could read my mind, you wouldn't be smiling.

I was not expecting that at all, and I was thrown off by it. The plot twist at the end COMPLETELY shocked me. I also went through a really horrible bout of OCD and hid it from everyone because I was terrified of judgment and it was super interesting to see a story that actually talked about this from such a different perspective. This book was especially good for me because I resonated so strongly with it. Sam and another character have sex, and suicide is mentioned as well. Detailed descriptions of these makeout sessions are mentioned. Sam and another character begin dating and they kiss a lot, often intensely. Relationships are mentioned in the novel. Words such as the f-word, b*tch, s**t, and a**hole are used. Suicide is mentioned, and at the start of the novel, the main character thinks about stabbing people with scissors. Some of them include persevering through difficult situations, being courageous, and more. The adult topics in this novel are also to be avoided by younger readers. Younger readers may not quite understand the depth of the topic of OCD, and may not be able to get the full impact of the message. This book is for readers that are aged 15 or above. Will Sam be able to survive with her OCD and not let it affect her as much? Or will she be unable to do so? Find out by reading the book! Age Rating 15+ Until she meets Caroline, a student at her high school, who introduces her to something that changes her life forever. From having to drive around the block a specific number of times so that her car’s odometer lands on 3 to going down spirals of negative thoughts, Sam is always struggling to maintain her image of normality. She suffers from severe OCD, and this affects every aspect of her life. But what nobody sees is that Sam is nothing like the others. A great group of friends, on her way to getting a swimming scholarship, and popular at her high school.

Samantha seems to be a normal girl on the outside.

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