first couple volumes of fruits basket is a look into the life of someone who dosent have everything she wants but is thankful for everything she has including her great friends she meets along the way i think this series is good for young girls to read along with everyone else this book taps into the imaginations of spirited intelligent youth that has alot of laughs and a few tear jerkers and love interests? read this book it wont hurt you matter of fact read them all you wont be dissapointed.