Review: Angst-filled=Me hooked
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2013
Review soon to be posted at: http://bookcrushbookreviews.com/Do you remember your first love? That's the road this book took me down.  It reminds us of how we'd lie to our parents, sneak out of the house, and make poor decisions at times because all we care about is being with our boyfriend/girlfriend.  I love how Ann gave us the different POVs between Aly, Jake, and Rachel.  Aly is younger than Jake (a freshman to his senior) but her bite can be lethal and she goes for what she wants.  Jake is the hot, lead singer of a band that just sounds delicious to look at.  Rachel is the "evil" friend of Jake's that's been in love with him and can't let Jim go.  As you can see, this book includes your typical high school drama with the dating, mean kids, and sexual exploration.  I was frustrated at times because in the middle of a scene, certain people would just be gone or the setting would completely change without a transition.  But more importantly, I became engulfed in Aly and Jake's relationship. So bad that you could classify me as a third wheel.  With as many obstacles and the hell of a roller coaster ride this read took me on, I'm still pulling for them.  The angst in this book is UNREAL!!  So much detail is provided regarding what the characters are thinking and feeling that I had to take breaks because it was so angst-filled.  How open and honest Aly & Jake are with one another spoke volumes of their closeness due to growing up with one another as neighbors.  Many teen relationships lack that quality.  I can't wait for book 2 to see where Aly & Jake's adventure will take off to next.  Give it a try!