Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Jonan G — 08 Feb 2017

A thoughtful and in-depth case study of a very real problem in society: chronic FWP.

This review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) was written by Jonan G on 08 Feb 2017.

The Edge of Seventeen has generally received very positive reviews.

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