I hadn't read the 'blurb' when i chose to read this book, and i am glad i didn't because i normally don't read 'i fell in love with my brothers friend ' story-lines. Why? I find them too cliche, brother threatens friend, then see each other anyway and when big brother finds out and huge row ensues. Its not like that at all.

The book is written in dual POV so there isn't a rehash of the same scene you just read in the last chapter so that is done really well.
This is my first book by this author but apparently there is another book which covers her brother Cole and Olivia which came out first and explains the whole back story to the family dynamic. But i didn't feel i missed out reading this book first but i will go back to read Brush Strokes next.

The writing is really good, its funny at times and it deals with some emotional issues and these are covered really well. I don't like cheating and although Kyle likes Chloe he isn't involved with her while he is 'seeing' other people. I liked the way once they got together Kyle doesn't want to hide it not even from Chloe's big brother who is also Kyle's friend. And when the inevitable happens and they get hurt they don't broadcast it and involve all their family in their issues.

Kyle is lovable, its just he has issues but Chloe is also strong when she needs to be.

It has a HEA and i imagine as the series goes on it will mention these characters in other books.( i am hoping).

Good read, clever writing and touches of humor. Well Done.
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a good teen angsty type vibe in this book. Not at all unrealistic, it does have issues that kids go through with their love. It does end kind of abruptly, tied in a nice bow. I kind of wish it had gone a little longer to maybe tie it up a different way. Over all, not bummed about it, it was overall a good book. Told in dual pov. ( )