Survivors of sexual harassment often blame themselves. What does Mila tell herself when the harassment begins? How does she try to justify the boys’ behavior at first?

How does the author use flashbacks at different points in the novel? What do each of the flashbacks reveal about Mila and her relationships (or lack thereof) with the important people in her life?

Consider the characters of Samira and Zara. How does the author characterize them? How are the girls different?