Okay this book was actually pretty good. I did enjoy many of the characters here and I also felt the chemistry between Emily and her love interest. That being said the first 150 pages were not very appealing and didn't reel me into the story like I wanted it to. the book did start to pick up though. 
 My only complaints are the constant "ums" and awkward silences. Is it just me but I feel like the author tried too hard to me Emily shy. I understand that it's about her breaking out of her shell but geez, it got annoying at times. 
 Let's talk about what this book is about overall. 
 Emily is planning an amazing summer with her best friend Sloane. Suddenly Sloane disappears leaving Emily friendless and afraid. Until... she gets a list her friend has left for her. Emily now must complete the list in hopes of her friend returning. In a twist of events Emily... slowly, gradually, breaks out of her shell. 
 Now lets talk about her and Sloane's friendship. 
 Throughout the book you'll be getting flashbacks of her and Sloane. At times it seems like Sloane is maybe too perfect of a friend. Does a friend like her even exist? It really looks like Sloane is a robot that speaks for Emily. Don't worry though, because you get to learn that this best friend actually has feelings of her own and isn't just Emily's drone. 
 With that being said this book was relatable, I'd recommend this to ages 14-18 If you're any older it might not be as realistic to you. 
 Let me just say, don't we all have a friend like Sloane in some ways? Someone who's the talkative, makes friends easily, and isn't afraid of letting lose. This is the friend that makes us do things we wouldn't do alone. Yes, in a way we all have pieces of Emily in us, while we strive to be as courageous as a Sloane. 
 ...If that makes any sense. 
 This book was great and had my stomach in a knot of butterflies I loved watching Emily grow and make new friends. I actually didn't want Sloane to come back, because well things were just more interesting without her. The romance in this book was great. I love how it grew slowly. It just added to the chemistry. Overall I'm very pleased with this read. 
 Great book to read after finishing a series since its fun, sweet and complete.