*Honestly, if you loved this novel don't read this review* 
 "I don't know which Kennedy," he would say. "I love them all!" 
 And that's how she was named Layken 
 Disclaimer: There is no mature content. I can only see it as a "YA" posing as a "New Adult". 
 (I edited the diss, because I knew the other one would really get me some hate) 
 Okay, so this story revolves around a young woman named Layken. But you can call her Lake. 
 Here's a list of the names I've had to endure in this genre: Woods, Hunter, Sin, Rush.... 
 And now... Lake. 
 Why not just: 
 Shrub, Leaf, and Compost? 
 If you loved her name, then you'll also love the love interest! He's so swoon, just listen to his poetry, here's a snippet: 
 "-If you've ever tried swimming a shore when your leg gets a cramp and you just had a huge meal of In-N-Out burgers that's weighing you down, 
 and her roaring waves are knocking the wind out of you, 
 filling your lungs with water as you flail your arms, 
 trying to get someone's attention..." 
 (And this was a snippet from his best poem, sadly) 
 So like let's get to Layken, she is not your average teenager. Lake is selfless, mature, and REALLY GOOD AT POETRY! 
 Take a look!: 
 "According to the thesaurus... and according to me... there are over thirty different meanings and substitutions for 
 the word 
 mean. 
 (I quickly yell the following words; the entire class flinches- including Will) 
 Jackass, jerk, cruel, dickhead, unkind, harsh, wicked, 
 hateful, heartless, vicious, virulent, unrelenting, tyrannical, malevolent, atrocious, bastard, barbarous, bitter, brutal, callous, degenerate, brutish, depraved, evil, fierce, hard, implacable, rancorous, pernicious, inhumane, monstrous, merciless, inexorable. 
 And my personal favorite--asshole." 
 Let me tell you how she's so mature, she's known this guy for three days and been on one date with him and then she finds out he's HER TEACHER. 
 I know! 
 (P.S. I understand what slam poetry is, but the context of what she wrote was disrespectful to a person who had done nothing wrong and also problematic) 
 Let me continue: He doesn't want to date her anymore because, HE COULD LOSE HIS JOB, WHICH HE NEEDS TO SUPPORT HIS LITTLE BROTHER. 
 But Layken is totally selfless, cause she would've kept it a secret. 
 What a jerk right!? How dare he not risk his future for a girl he's known for three days 
 Now let's get real... 
 Layken and her family move to a new city after the passing of her father. After feeling alone for such a long time she runs into her cute and available neighbor. They immediately hit it off and go on a date. For once Layken doesn't feel so alone anymore, but as we all know, life happens. 
 Her heart is thrown in a whirl wind once she finds out that Will is her teacher. The chances of love now look grim, but Layken wants to fight for him. 
 In a book about forbidden love and life's constant road blocks, watch two very similar people try to make life work. 
 But can they really fight the inevitable? 
 Can you truly fight destiny? 
 (see guys I gave it a nice description! You don't have to attack me now.) 
 There were various problems I had with this novel. A big part being the romance and message. If anything this book lacked plot and story line. The characters fell flat and so did the chemistry. 
 The MC was clingy, possessive, in addition to being childish. If you plan on reading this book prepare for a lot of door slamming, crying, and name calling. 
 Now let me point out the very big gaping flaws: 
 "The man I'm falling in love with." 
 This was said after one date and only a days after just meeting him. How is this not insta-love? In addition to it being insta-love, there's no room for any logical sense, then again the idea of it doesn't fit in general. 
 "How can I spend so much time with him and not know he's my teacher?" 
 Again, they've been on one date and known each other for three days. May I add, they only spent two of these three days together... for short periods of time. 
 The love interest saying he would quit his job if it weren't that he had someone to support. He would quit...for her. 
 She wants to quit school and get a GED to be with him. The MC suggests this to the love interest who she barely knows. 
 "If thunder had a smell, I imagine Will would smell like it." 
 This is incredibly cheesy and creepy, for a matter of fact. 
 Some other cringe worthy moments were when she constantly came onto him after a formal rejection. She also professed her love to him while they were not together. 
 Honestly I can't see how the author would think we could relate to Layken, she's manipulative, naive, and selfish. 
 How so? have you not seen the quotes I've used. I think it's quite obvious already. 
 The message behind this book was very lost. Everything that wasn't "romantic" about the novel was rushed. It seemed like the "conflicts" were just thrown in there to give more meaning/drag the book. There were too many failed attempts at creating a plot. 
 "I got schooled this year 
 by 
 a 
 boy. 
 A boy that I'm seriously, deeply, madly, incredibly, and undeniably in love with. 
 And he taught me the most important thing of all... 
 To put the emphasis 
 On life ." 
 Yes let me put some emphasis on life by not enduring another novel like this one. 
 Overall thoughts: 
 P.S. There truly isn't any reason to send me hate through the comments since this is my personal opinion. I described the book formally without any snark as well. If you did indeed enjoy this novel, then that's great. I'm glad you were able to! 
 Having different opinions does not mean you have to get upset.