Although this is a Harlequin Teen book, I think the sophisticated themes in the book make "Carrie Pilby" more suited to adults than young teens. Not that there is inappropriate content, but it's not the typical young adult novel."Carrie Pilby" wasn't what I expected from a Harlequin Teen novel, and maybe that's why it took me a while to get into the book. However, once I got used to the style of the book, I did find myself rooting for Carrie, who felt she didn't fit in anywhere, to find her identity and start enjoying life. I think most of us can relate to this in some degree and her struggles were realistic.This was an unusual, unique coming of age book that will appeal to college-age and other adult readers.