actual rating 3.5 stars. maybe, not sure

I had a hard time deciding a proper rating for this book. I kinda feel guilty for not liking it as much as everyone did. Seeing that none of my friends on Goodreads gave it less than 3 stars and these many positive reviews. I may not have been in a mood for a romance while reading it, I don't know, but I wasn't satisfied. It was sometimes so predictable. The story was sweet, but it didn't attract me.

Kensi is a city girl, she moved with her family to a new town called "Woodstock". She's trying to adjust. After meeting some new friends, she's starting to accept the change. Music is her passion and she's enjoying being in the school's band. Everything is going smoothly. Except her pain in the ass neighbor. Who happened to be in her school and not that only, he enjoys provoking her and making her uncomfortable. But no, she won't be intimidated by this dark guy.

Owen Harper is bad news. His father died in front of his eyes. He seems to always have a girl with him. You can say he's the schools manwhore. He's keeping a fake appearance, but nobody notices, except for Kensi. She saw more than a player. And soon she'll be falling for him. Yet, his life isn't easy. He has so much weight to handle.

When the life she once though good will shatter, she's about to doubt everything about it: herself, her real friends and her heart.

As you see, this is a story many people will like so yeah, I get them. That's why, I'm gonna start with the good stuff.

I liked the true Owen. How he revealed himself to Kens, I thought at first that he won't acknowledge her in public but no, he couldn't stop kissing her. How he took care of everything, handled these big responsibilities while maintaining good grades. How he treated her, most of the time at least and you could see his love in his words, in his actions. He's so much more than a usual guy. He supported her in everything and was devilishly cute.

Kensi helped Owen in everything. Literally. She didn't run away from the shadows of his life even though she could. She didn't give up on him. Tried to do her best to make him happy. Yes, I liked her reaction toward her father. Maybe too much. Oh, yeah, I did. I enjoyed the book. It was fun. I wasn't bored even though like I said before, it was predictable. Not always, of course.

Kensi and Owen made a perfect couple. Of course, I'm not spoiling it by saying they're a couple. LOOK at the cover. Okay, my point is she was his anchor. Same thing goes him: he always knew the best for her when she didn't. Especially

But let's face it, ridiculous things and silly gestures irritates me. Like pulling a "hand" trigger declaring a war between them. Seriously? That was just lame. And childish.

And what's up with the blushing? It's nice to read a book where the heroine doesn't blush on every single occasion. I used to think it was cute. And on some heroines it is (it depends on the personality, background, the past, experience...) Anyway, it's annoying the hell out of me these days. It's so cliche. I had to roll my eyes on several occasions while reading this book

And I had to ask this question more than once: what on Earth does she do in her free time? She doesn't play anymore she do nothing. It's like her life was all about Owen only, and in case he left, her soul will be gone too. And you might think that *omg so cute* but no, it isn't.

SPOILER ALERT. I won't hide this one.
"Even now, a year later, I still want to be the only girl he notices."
Oh poor Kensi, guess what! IT IS F*CKING NORMAL. Well, if you don't then you'll be a complete fool of course.
You know, while reading a book, some sentences that look casual enough just hit you and make you change the whole rating. And this was one of those.