There were some really great aspects of this novel: the romance was unconventional and incredibly sweet (in a good way), the work friendships were really real and the Nantucket setting was great. There were also some really frustrating aspects: glorification of the BFF paradigm, the mother's diary aspect which was a bit too heavy-handed in its parallels with Cricket's summer and the unnecessary conflict near the end. There's also an odd disconnect in the narrative in terms of Cricket's body image and the way she views other people's physical selves that I need to think on so I can explain what I mean more clearly. 
 Also, as an only child I will never understand this whole thing in fiction (no idea is it's a real life thing too) where you're not allowed to date a friend's sibling and that's it's a huge conflict. Is this a thing? Why? I cannot comprehend why on earth siblings would have that level of control over each other's lives. But, hey, only child here. 
 Anyway, I see there's a sequel coming out soon and I'm curious where the story will go, since it seems fairly complete.