When It's Real was a quick fun read that was a nice change of pace between so many mystery books I've been reading.

It did read a lot like fanfiction at times, but I think that's why I was able to read it so quickly. I loved both characters in this story and the slowness of their friendship. I especially loved Vaughn's family and how she didn't put up with any of Oakley's crap. She did what she had to, to make it through the days with him until finally he stops being such a jerk all the time. This is when I really started liking the book. We see Oakley drop the angry at the world exterior and really get down to why he acted that way and what he really wants out of life.

Overall I'm glad I gave Erin Watt another chance with this book and I'm now interested to see what her princess series is like.