This review originally posted at More Than Just Magic 
 I was not the target audience for this book by any means. And as a result I had a hard time with it. I didn't feel like I could relate to Sam or his experience with "the girls." However, that being said, I do think this is an incredibly interesting and thought provoking novel. There aren't a lot of Young Adult novels (at least not a lot that I've come into contact with) that deal with issues of male sexuality. But Bennett Madison has written one. I think this book tackles a number of issues that teenage boys may encounter - peer pressure, falling in love for the first time etc. And though at times I was really put off by some of Sam's thoughts/opinions, he really grows throughout his summer on the beach and that kind of character development is something I can respect as well. I think there is a very real audience that could use this book, I'm just not a part of it. 
 *side note: I also think that to reach that audience this book may need a different cover. I don't know too many teen boys who would be confident enough to carry this particular edition around in public.