This is a coming-of-age story, meaning a key character experiences a change that takes them from childhood closer to adulthood. Which characters grow or mature in the story, and in what ways?

What does Miranda learn about Julia, Annemarie, Marcus, and Sal, respectively? How does she act differently towards each of them once she understands them better?

The chapter titles throughout this story frequently serve to draw bigger connections across ideas. Choose three chapter titles and explain the meaning behind each.