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 3.5 stars and here's why: 
 while i thoroughly enjoyed this book i really can't ignore, and while it was addressed in the novel it still annoyed me, that the way Ridge and Sydney dealt with their feelings was to ally messed up. She should've moved out and he should've been honest with Maggie. period. I also didn't really care for the songs. I kinda wish I hadn't bought the album, but oh well. it's still a really cool idea. overall the book is just as addictive as Hoover's other novels. it sucks you in and makes you not want to put it down.