** spoiler alert ** 
 i can always count on Sarah Dessen to deliver a book i will like. I've been a faithful reader of hers for a long time now and will continue to be, forever. i liked this book because it was different. i hated Theo and i was very happy she didn't end up with him. i also liked that she didn't end up with anyone because sometimes it's nice to not know who you're going to be with at 18. that's real life. 
 On my second read I think I'd go 3.5 stars.