Point of View

The novel is written in first person from the limited perspective of Autumn Collins, a high school senior. In novels with limited perspectives, the reader has to evaluate the reliability and honesty of the narrator. In this case, that is Autumn. Autumn is young and inexperienced, which limits her perspective to an even greater degree. She is also coping with an anxiety disorder, which also affects her perspective. For example, Autumn finds herself locked in a library over a holiday weekend with Dax Miller. Dax convinces Autumn not to use the fire alarm to call for help because he knows he does not need the attention of any officials, including police. However, Autumn has a panic attack when she discovers that everyone believes she died in a wreck. She passes out while Dax is trying to talk to her, urging her to get control of...