If you know me at all you know that I L-O-V-E the 90's, so I was super excited to be able to read a book that takes place in the 90's. I think the best part about Fireworks was that the 90's weren't completely in your face. While this would have been fine for me, it may have turned off those that do not appreciate the 90's like I do. 
 It's impossible not to like Dana. She doesn't have a great home life and she's a little insecure but you just can't help but love her. I adored Alex and loved that he saw the best in Dana, even things she didn't always see in herself. 
 While there was definitely a dose of romance the story is really about Dana and Olivia. Best Friends who end up competing against each other. I don't want to say much because of spoilers but I was very pleased with the outcome. 
 I truly loved the ending. It was the best possible way that it could have ended, no other outcome would have been as satisfying.