You know when you've read the perfect book at the perfect moment? That's exactly what happened with me for this book. If I have a recommendation with reading this book, do it while on a road trip. If I would've read this book any other time, I would've still enjoyed it, but there's no way I would've felt completely engulfed in it like I did while sitting passenger driving across America. 
 I may be 34, but I still love a good YA. I could really identify with Emily's character. I WAS Emily in High School and really could've used a Sloane back then. But unfortunately I had to wait until College to figure out who the hell I am....and I certainly didn't have this diverse taste in music either. 
 The LIST!!! I loved how Matson set up the book chapter by chapter based off the items Emily had to check off her list. I really loved seeing how Emily would have a plan for achieving one item on the list, only for something else on the list to present itself. 
 As we move further into this book we get to see Emily blossom into a person she only saw her friends being. She started developing friendships, making crazy decisions outside her comfort zone and slowly developing feelings for a boy off limits. 
 Call me a dork, but I love when I read a book about the lead characters working out together. I don't know why but I do. The whole connection with music through out this book was perfection and when Emily and Frank started swapping iPods, ADORABLE. 
 All I can say is...I. WANT. MORE. I would love to see Sloane's story a few years down the road in college. Sleep on it Matson, then message me to Beta read it ;)