I think this is a solid 3.5 for me 
 It started out really good. I loved Beatrix and Jack's first meeting. Unfortunately after that it drifted a bit too quickly into instalove territory and there were parts that just made me roll my eyes. 
 I would have loved to read about Beatrix and Jack's relationship developing at a slower pace. I know the book takes place over the course of one summer which in and of itself is a quick time period in the grand scheme of things, but I think a few more chance encounters may have helped them at least develop a rapport before moving on to "in love". I think it's just because the opening scene where they first meet was done so well. I wanted more like that. 
 I liked / appreciated the way Jenn Bennett dealt with sex in this book. Sometimes viewed as a taboo subject in YA, Bennett didn't shy away from the fact that many teens have sex, and she didn't get too preachy with it either. Jenn Bennett made it a fact of life for these characters and made smart characters who were clearly making their own decisions about having or not having sex without any undue pressure. 
 Like I said, I could have done without the instalove and Beatrix's gushing of emotions about how hot and attractive Jake is, we get it really, he's hot. 
 Besides those minor complaints I really enjoyed this read. It was pretty sweet, and I liked reading about a relationship where there wasn't the typical angst coming from within the main relationship (Beatrix and Jake were pretty solid), but learning to navigate all the obstacles that come with living life and knowing what you want and fighting for it.