I fell in love with this "hard to put down" teen book based on its setting and characters. Eden goes to live in Santa Monica for the summer with her dad after her parents divorce. She is not looking forward to being away this summer with a parent who abandoned her and her mother three years back. Not to mention, he has remarried and has three stepsons who live with him as well.Eden soon finds herself mixing with the Santa Monica crowd of teen partiers and spending time on the pier, 3rd St. promenade, and her reckless stepbrother Tyler. However, Eden starts to fall for her stepbrother in a romantic way and they begin a secret relationship that this young author tells in a very entertaining and detailed way. Not only is Tyler her stepsibling, but he also has a very vindictive, popular girlfriend who would cause havoc if anyone gets between her and her beau.
What a great summer read! I was impressed with the characters and strong emotions in this book for such a young writer. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Recommended for grades 9-12
