5 stars! 
 Not only was it a charming romantic story, but it was so much more. It was a story about friendship, family, discovering who you are (figuratively and literally), what the future holds, and empowering yourself to take a risk. 
 The characters were well developed and felt completely honest. Though there may be confusion, but they remained true to themselves and their struggles. 
 It did help that I'm also from LA and could relate to the green juices, the hole-in-the-wall burrito stands, the Spectrum (which, if it's the same one I know of, is actually in the O.C.), the surf culture, the Starbucks craze (which is everywhere anyway), and everything unique about SoCal that to me, became a minor character in the book! 
 I seriously could not put it down after reading the first few chapters! 
 AND, it was laugh-out-loud funny! It was the witty, smart, and sarcastic humor that I enjoyed most. I highly recommend this book; it has become one of my favorites!