Ava was Niki's very best friend. Until she wasn't. It happened in eighth grade gym class. "Everyone stand next to your best friend," Mrs. Andry said. And Ava moved closer to Britney, leaving Niki alone, abandoned there in front of the whole class. What seems like the end of the world turns out instead to be a new beginning for Niki, as she discovers who she really is when she isn't in the shadow of Ava - Charming, funny, selfish, manipulative Ava. Does Niki just like or like-like long-time friend Milo, who has become newly cute? And as a family drama unfolds around Danny, Niki's younger brother, how will Niki support him? Suddenly everyone is calling on Niki to rise to the occasion and be "the finest kind." But what kind is she without Ava? -- From the book jacket.