scruffycat 's review for:

The Smash-Up by Ali Benjamin
3.5
challenging reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book sits in a space of discomfort. Who is a "good guy" and what do you do when the people in your life do bad things?  It's tough but addresses topics that we should consider more, and tries to be realistic about the fact that most people are complex.