This is the first book I've read by Emery Lord and holy moly I need more. I was misty eyed for a better part of the book and then at the end it just got me in the feels. Thankfully I finished this on my break because I don't think my coworkers would have understood why I was crying over a book. 
 The characters were amazing and real, friendships everything they should be, love slow and faltering and my new favorite couple is definitely Paige and Max. 
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 BEST FRIENDS, HEARTACHE, GROWTH - AS HIGH SCHOOL SHOULD BE 
 WOW, just wow. I finished this book a lot sooner then I thought because I just could not put it down. The writing, the characters the everything was so beautifully done. This is my new favorite contemporary book. 
 First of all, everything about Emery's characters are realistic, relatable, and down to earth. Paige's group of friends is the ultimate friendship. The easy flow and way they all look out for and take care of each other is amazing. They pick up on very subtle clues and know when to keep pushing versus letting something go. All those girls by the end of the book were my best friends as well. What's even better is the simple way they embrace both Max and Ryan so easily without any hesitation or complication. 
 The relationships in this book are so complex and real. I found myself nodding along to things Paige would think or feel from my past high school blunder years. The way Emery unfolds the story had me misty eyed on more than a few occasions till I finally cried at the end. It was just so beautifully done. The emotions so raw. 
 Final thoughts: Max is the best nerdy boyfriend material ever. He is the epitome of geeky. He is obsessed with airplanes, math, Firefly, the list goes on and on. Also, his subtle confidence in Paige's feelings was great. He noticed the signs before she did! 
 Would I recommend this book? 
 YES. Seriously I never expected to be so in love with this story but it just sucks you right in and never lets go.