Okay, I must start by saying that I'm really surprised at how much I liked this book. I have read a few YA romance books and they were just a bit too YA and "chit lit-ish" for me, if you know what I mean. I am also picky on my YA because if they get too YA, as far as the wording, then I lose interest. Since, in general, I cannot relate. I think it's why I can't relate to kids because I have a terrible memory and forgot that age. Well I certainly put my high school years behind me and no YA book has made me relive moments from that age, especially YA romance, except this one. 
 Stephanie Perkins has a great debut here and I certainly look forward to the next one. Again, I'm surprised at my liking a YA romance. I'm especially surprised because looking at the basic plot, it is rather traditional and not surprising. Yet it was quirky, fun, it flowed (as far as the writing) and beautiful. I love Anna's character. She was quirky and had a somewhat similar personality as I, so I could really relate. Oh, and I love that she wanted to be a movie critic because it's something I've wanted my whole life. I loved St. Clair's character, or as I (like Anna) like to call him, Etienne. I began to adore him as Anna did. I became involved as Anna did. The book also DID bring back memories of those first romances, the first brush of the leg or arm, the first kiss, and so on. I just adore Stephanie as a writer and will be reading her next one, Lola and the Boy Next Door. And can I just say, I LOVE Stephanie's hair and can see where the inspiration for Anna's hair comes from.