I've read two previous books by Kasie West that I loved so much, Pivot Point and The Distance Between Us. On the Fence became one of my most anticipated contemporaries because Kasie West can sure write addicting contemporaries.. and it was. On the Fence was addicting and I couldn't put it down.. though it did take me a bit to get into it. I loved the idea of her crushing on her and her brothers' friend and neighbor. However what I didn't love as much was the whole fence idea.. I know it is the whole point of the book but I just wasn't that into it.. hence my 4 star rating.. unlike Pivot Point and The Distance Between Us which each got 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, On the Fence is a fantastic contemporary, better than so many i've read, but I just wished it had more of the spark i'm used to seeing in West's books. I loved the main protagonist, Charlie, and the love interest... especially the love interest (Braden). I loved how protective he was of Charlie. Oh! and I LOVED the football games we witnessed and just Charlie's closeness to her brothers and the guys on the team and how oblivious she was to the attention she got. I love sports related books so I was happy with On the Fence.. even when they went to watch a baseball game.. just all those sports references! oh and the jealousy of Braden that Charlie never seemed to notice or think it was directed towards her. I just love the idea behind a tomboy crushing on one of her guy friends. I definitely recommend it to all contemporary fans!