In short this book was absolutely wonderful and amazing.

I could clearly see my own teenage years reflected in these pages, through both Charlotte and Frankie, as they spend a year writing down everything to show that nothing really does happen to them. In essence this is a coming of age novel, that precisely reflects the teenage experience. Charlotte and Frankie are like any 15 year old girl you would meet on the street or once were. Worrying about their friendships, boys and whether something interesting is going to happen to them, like the characters in their favourite books.

Annie Barrows creates, no reflects is a better word, a typical year in the life. It really is a quirky, laugh out loud funny and at times serious read, that explores relationships (between friends, siblings and parent/child) and just tells it like it is. "Nothing" also gives a message that everyone is normal, and even the most ordinary year can bring much unexpected growth and change. It feels as if it really was written by a couple of really articulate teenage girls, and will definitely appeal to fans of Becky Albertalli, Nicola Yoon, Adam Silvera and John Green.

This book is quirky, funny and just very REAL, it isn't sad and it won't make you cry tears of sadness. If you're after something you can knock over in an afternoon, and will brighten your day, please read this book.