Did you grow up in the 80's? It's ok if you didn't because at its core, this is a sweet love story. Doesn't matter the generation, everyone knows this language - Everyone who loves books and has a pulse. (This is the point where you place two fingers on your wrist). Found pulse? Good. Next question: Were you once a teenager? Thought so. Bonus for the kids of the late 80's because you'll remember a few things sprung from that decade. The Commodore 64 and the dawn of the home computer, those earliest video games that captured minds and many late nights, blasting Van Halen from a boom box on cassette with the volume at 10...yeah all that nerdy stuff (minus Van Halen of course). 
 Oh, and Vanna White. You know, Wheel of Fortune. Her pictures in the Playboy magazine are the spark that starts this book's momentum. Yes, even young geeky boys fall for the pretty girl. This makes it sound like a book for the guys, but really it's a laugh with and at teen boys for the walking hormones that they are. The lengths three 14 year olds will go to get a copy of that magazine are so crazy, it's practically a truism. But while Billy's friends, Alf and Clark, are full-on "Operation Vanna", Billy's mind is occupied with the writing of his own video game he has named, The Impossible Fortress, and the not-so-popular girl who can help him see a little bit - no wait - a lot more. 
 This book was fun, and it was light-hearted with a couple of surprisingly touching moments. 4 stars for first loves, friendship, and acceptance. 3 stars for the few parts which were just okay - but can that possibly damper pouring your heart out to a girl for the first time? 4 stars it is.