I'm going to be completely honest and this review is for the whole series. Rachel Renee Russel did a HORRIBLE job writing this book. Excuse me if I sound rude. If we look inside Nikki's head its completely messed up and there is no logic in it. Nikki makes herself look like that she's bullied endlessly and that everyone is against her and that Brandon sees her as a friend and nothing more or even less than that, when the TRUTH is that Nikki has everything she wants and needs. She has a famous band, Actually I Don't Really Know Yet, she has the chance to go to Paris or a Bad Boyz concert, AND she had a expensive party that probably cost more that my phone. The worst part is that she denies that Brandon has a crush on her, like honey its OBVIOUS HE DOES. And the book has the same formula every time. Nikki starts of her diary complaining about something or mooning after Brandon. Finds out how to make a big deal out of it and then starts complaining. Then McKenzie does something bad to Nikki and then Nikki freaks out, a little romance time with Brandon then SOMEHOW everything is OK. Also, another thing to add is that NO eight grader/15 year old acts this way! EVER! A normal eighth grader is WAYYY more chill than this. I get why 3rd-5th graders would read this but if you're younger than this it has some bad examples like to sulk instead of facing your problem and that your problems will never go away which can lead to low self-esteem. And if you're older than that then you need to grow up and realize that life won't always be like Nikki's life. I don't want to sound like my mom but she's a poor role model for little kids and that we should be reading about people facing their problems and taking control of their life. Not this. Thank you if you took your time to read this. I really appreciate it!

i don't really think so but I respect your opinion.

Finally, someone who agrees with me!

This is a pretty good book, full of the average life with someone living life. This book follows Raina, in her fifth grade year. From worries to puberty, bullies to bffs, Raina’s life is crazy. Fifth grade is confusing, and this book models the way fifth grade can be, while following the ups and downs of friendship and puberty. Warning! This book includes vomit, so if that worries you, this might not be the best fit.

This book seems so fun! I love science (it’s my favorite subject!) and this book is all about science. I’m always looking for new books, especially now, and this one is right up my alley! I also love National Geographic in general, so I really hope I can win this book! Good luck to everyone!! :D

I've never joined one of these! how do they work???? OK that's the end i dunno what to say!! I usually have so long comments!!! Its like they never end! OK I think this one is become longer and longer.. I'm not gonna stop! OK, fine! I'll stop!

This is the first 5-star. i read this and i L O V E the series!!!!!!! Would recommend! Its amazing!! Here is the plot, don't read the rest if you don't want spoilers! Raina is a girl that has more than some tummy trouble- she is scared to become sick to the point she doesn't want to EAT...Her mother put her in therapy where she only talked about her family, her therapist asked about her and she didn't say anything, but then something her therapist said something that made her feel much better about herself and around her- Try. She listened to those words and decided to make a change- She started to eat again, and also made new friends along her path! That all went into a stop when she need braces, Smile!

This book is great. I really really loved reading it.

this book is Y E S