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Six years after her debut, Melissa Bank offers a refreshingly honest portrayal of a young woman's journey into adulthood. Following Sophie Applebaum from her awkward childhood in suburban Pennsylvania to the challenges of love and career in Manhattan, the narrative avoids the self-indulgent traps of typical Chick Lit. We meet the Applebaum family en route to cousin Rebecca's bat mitzvah, where Sophie sneaks cigarettes with a charming eighth grader. This minor rebellion showcases her role as an innocent observer rather than an instigator. Sophie's defining moments unfold through her relationships: a mythical college roommate, a charismatic older brother, a brilliant younger brother, an impenetrable father, and a hilarious grandmother determined to save her from "impending spinsterhood." Her journey includes encounters with commitment-phobic men, highlighting her struggle to find comfort in herself. As she reflects during a seventh-grade skating party, Sophie grapples with the feeling of being both seen and invisible. Clever, occasionally hilarious, and often poignant, this narrative captivates readers, inviting them to forgive Sophie's indecisive tendencies and appreciate her sincerity.