I didn't go into this book with high expectations, and I have to say that the first 50 or so pages really didn't do much for me. I wanted to put it down because I couldn't deal with Anna's whining and the predictability of her relationship with Etienne. I thought it was going to be a gushy, 2D romance that I wouldn't give a damn about. 
 However, I trudged on and as Etienne's character was explored, I began to like him. Stephanie Perkins proved my initial thoughts wrong and created a flawed, rounded character that soon became my favourite in the book. I couldn't really bring myself to like Anna but she was okay. 
 The cheating bothered me in this book and I wish that Ellie's character was developed a little more, and even Amanda's. To me, she just seemed like the stereotypical bitchy girl who exists to make Etienne and Anna's lives difficult. But, I do understand that it might bulk out the book and slow down the pace so I know why that isn't present. 
 Overall, it was an easy, light read that others might enjoy more than me. I don't think it was my kind of book but I still might read the other two.