the friends that Anna surrounds herself with are interesting and just one dimensional .
What is the dialogue of the mantel about?
As a francophile, I was automatically attracted to the cover and the title of the book.  However, I had resisted picking it up or even reading the sample I finally downloaded onto my Kindle because both the book cover and the title left me with the impression that this would be a fluffy read with Paris as the back-drop.  Boy, was I wrong.  After reading the sample, it was clear that the main character (Anna) was not only hilarious, but also had an intelligent and strong voice that rings true for someone who is 17.  Although you knew who the main love interest would be, Etienne St. Clair, it was clear that there were some real challenges that the characters needed to work through.  And, I also enjoyed the fact that they had a basis for a romance through their friendship that seemed to naturally evolve throughout the book.  I also liked that the friends that Anna surrounds herself with are interesting and not just one-dimensional.I won't summarize the book given the other reviews provided, but I will say that how the author builds this relationship makes the ending so much more rewarding.  And, of course, being a francophile who was reading this while I was in Paris just made me love the city even more.  If I get a chance to go back, I might just have to (re-)visit some of the places mentioned in the book! 