Ava

Ava is a bright girl who is intent on finding out who she is. She is the daughter of two liberal professors who raise her to be independent and to rebel against mainstream culture. But unbeknownst to them, Ava feels drawn to mainstream culture. She hides a pink cashmere sweater in her closet for months before she finally gets into the private school of her dreams and starts over.

When Ava met Chloe, who moved to her school in ninth grade, they bonded over D.H. Lawrence. They became quick friends. Ava admired Chloe because she was cool and stylish and intellectual. When Chloe told her that she was a lesbian, and then kissed her, Ava was flattered and considered herself lucky. She had never really thought about her sexuality before, and had only kissed a few boys, but Chloe was the most incredible person she had ever...