Maybe 3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the first half of the novel and the author's ability to capture teen angst. I felt a bit like the second story, with the man (I've forgotten his name as I write this review) kept interrupting a great narrative. However, during the second half of the story, as the characters began interacting personally, I began really liking his side of the story and then didn't feel as much as though I could relate to the woman (ironic, since we're mostly the same age). Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story tremendously and would recommend it for a nice summer read.