The synopsis: When an unexpected inheritance enables Ari to transfer to an elite Manhattan prep school, she makes a wealthy new friend, Leigh. Leigh introduces Ari to the glamorous side of New York—and to her gorgeous cousin, Blake. Ari doesn't think she stands a chance, but amazingly, Blake asks her out. As their romance heats up, they find themselves involved in an intense, consuming relationship. Ari's family worries that she is losing touch with the important things in life, like family, hard work, and planning for the future. 
When misfortune befalls Blake's family, he pulls away, and Ari's world drains of color. As she struggles to get over the breakup, Ari must finally ask herself: were their feelings true love . . . or something else?

My thoughts: Once again, I bought this only for the title and cover, at the Borders Going Out of Business sales.  Something about the cover just seems incredibly raw to me.  The fragility of Ari is obvious immediately, but to confuse fragility with weakness, which all around her seem to do, would be a bad idea for the reader.  As the story unfolds, you see the many dimensions of Ari and watching her grow into herself is fantastic.  On one hand, the ending killed the book for me, but I can see why the author chose the outcome she did.  I just wish she hadn't.  An intriguing novel from start to finish, this is great for those who want a slightly more mature YA novel.  Although disappointed in the ending, I felt satisfied with a story well read upon closing the book.