This may be a good story; however, I am not sure how comfortable I am with the second person narration. This is not a voice I usually hear when reading - it's usually a first person narrative or an observation from an outsider or third person; in this story, we hear from Ari as if she is not a me but a you - it is awkward. Another thing that just bothers me - I am from Connecticut and know that back in the 1960's the college was known as Southern Connecticut College; it is only now a university. If the young man is from Danbury where does this take place? Although Connecticut is small compared to other states, not all Connecticut cities are closely situated. I do like the basic story - the prejudice that everyone faces even prejudice from those who suffer the same fate. I do know about mixed racial couples and the interest others found in it. These are all valid; yet I am not convinced the sincerity in this book. I am also put off by the princess treatment of the older, and the younger is put to work in the bakery. Why is one sister so favored while the other is labelled as a slow learner. I'd like to have two clever daughters who are treated more fairly. A good premise that just falls flat for me.