Sometimes I just want to read a book that's fun...one that has likeable characters and that puts a smile on my face. This is just that book! There isn't a lot of complication here. It's a story about friends who discover they should be more. And, yes, we've read this type of story before but, in this case, it felt fresh and different somehow. Maybe it was the well developed characters or maybe it was the bits of humor to counteract the angst, or it might have been the author's ability to give me just enough information to make me want to continue reading. Whatever it was, I certainly enjoyed it! 
 Lyla and Beck are friends who love to spend time together even though they can't be more different. She keeps to herself, studies hard and is responsible. He's a fun-loving hockey player who's...well...a player. But they both need a friend and find in each other the support they need. When Lyla decides she needs to take more chances and live it up a little, Beck agrees to help. And, as you can imagine, things start to change in their relationship as she runs through the list of crazy things she wants to try. Neither wants to admit that they are experiencing different feelings and that causes the expected misunderstandings. I loved the dual POV's and their inner monologues. And I liked their chemistry. 
 Ultimately this book won't change your life. After all, it follows the pattern of most friends-to-more stories. But it will put a smile on your face and, really, isn't that what escaping into a book should be all about. I enjoyed these characters and their story and I think you might too...so go ahead and give it a try, it's a great way to spend an afternoon!!