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Better off Friends

Elizabeth Eulberg (Goodreads Author)

3.92 · Rating details · 26,030 ratings · 3,294 reviews

For Macallan and Levi, it was friends at first sight. Everyone says guys and girls can’t be just friends, but these two are. They hang out after school, share tons of inside jokes, their families are super close, and Levi even starts dating one of Macallan’s friends. They are platonic and happy that way.

Eventually they realize they’re best friends — which wouldn’t be so ba ...more

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Apr 12, 2014 Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies rated it it was ok

Shelves: high-school, girly-guy, contemporary, ya-contemporary, ya, romance, boring-main-character

Here’s the basic difference between having a girl as a best friend as opposed to a guy.
When you’re best friends with a girl and you blather on and on, she kisses you to make you shut up.

*barf* I don't bloody think so.

If you have a really really cute guy friend and you guys have been close for so long but oh my god he's so hot and you think you're in love with him but does he like you and what about that time he checked out that other girl and oh my god you guys stay up all night talking and ...more

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Jan 13, 2014 Christine Riccio rated it really liked it

Really really LOVED READING THIS BOOK <3 It was very when Harry Met Sally except over a younger time span 7th grade - Senior year of High school and I loved it! I JUST WANTED A FEW MORE CHAPTERS AT THE END. LE SIGH. THIS HAPPENS SO OFTEN. Just let me bask in the happy for a second jeez. =P

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Feb 01, 2014 Cat rated it really liked it · review of another edition

No, this is not really a review, because I haven't read the book yet; more of my personal thoughts and a story to go along with it. Read on only if you're interested.

This sounds so promising. Elizabeth Eulberg is absolutely amazing, and I'm excited for this, after my favorites The Lonely Hearts Club and Prom and Prejudice. (Take a Bow was okay, and I haven't read Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality yet.)

But I will say: guys and girls CANNOT be best friends.
At all costs.
I d ...more

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Aug 18, 2015 Claudia Ramírez rated it liked it

Shelves: 2015

Cute :).

EDIT: I think I'll add the reasons I gave this three stars. Don't misunderstand! I really liked the book! It was cute and funny, but I think it was not for me. As I said in my review of Eulberg's other book (The Lonely Hearts Club), this book would've worked perfectly if I were 15 years old. My little brother read it at the same time as me and he absolutely LOVED it, and yeah, he's 15!

The characters really annoyed me sometimes, especially Levi!!! BUT a part of me really liked him, he wa ...more

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Mar 10, 2014 Christine Alibutud rated it it was amazing

"But in truth, home isn’t necessarily where you sleep at night..."

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"...It’s where you feel like yourself.
Where you’re most comfortable.
Where you don’t have to pretend, where you can be just you."

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What a cute & fluffy read! Had me laughing and "awww"-ing all throughout! This book totally deserves a 5 BLIMEY-IF-I-DIDN'T-LIKE-IT STARS!!! It was just so.... cute!
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Apr 15, 2015 Rachel Reads Ravenously rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: library-checkout, middle-grade-or-childrens, ya-contemporary-romance, hardcover, young-adult

3.75 tween romance stars!

Macallan and Levi have been friends since the seventh grade, when Levi was the new surfer kid from California and Macallan was the girl who lost her mother. The two didn’t want to be friends at first, but they end up forging a great connection anyway. Throughout the years, the two remain best friends even though everyone around them thinks they’re meant to be together. Constant drama with girlfriends, boyfriends, exfriends and others bring up the question, should they 3.75 tween romance stars!

Macallan and Levi have been friends since the seventh grade, when Levi was the new surfer kid from California and Macallan was the girl who lost her mother. The two didn’t want to be friends at first, but they end up forging a great connection anyway. Throughout the years, the two remain best friends even though everyone around them thinks they’re meant to be together. Constant drama with girlfriends, boyfriends, exfriends and others bring up the question, should they be together? Or should they remain friends?

This was a very lighthearted contemporary read. It covers the years of seventh through eleventh grade, and all of the changes and challenges that come with entering high school. The idea of the book is an interesting point to cover for tweens, that maybe their childhood friend may be the perfect person to end up with. The romance was very clean, the only thing it advanced to was kissing which would make many tween parents happy that it’s not too racy.

The male point of view was very well done and it felt as if a man had written it instead of a woman. Most authors tend to try too hard when writing as a member of the opposite sex, but Eulberg captured a tween to teenage boys feelings very well. The timeline was amazing as well, covering the developments young adult face growing up, and making the connection between the characters even stronger than if they had only met and become friends during high school.

It in no way glamorizes romance, but is very matter of fact about tweens and teens dating and the issues it covers, from breakups and making time for friends in spite of the relationship. This is a book that is mostly fluff, but very fun to read, and perfect for tween girls who are nearing the end of middle school and entering high school.

***Just a small note, this review is geared toward my tween advisory project, so it will written a bit differently than my normal reviews. If you are a friend and would like to see the tween advisory blog, please pm me. Thanks!*** ...more

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Apr 25, 2020 Aj the Ravenous Reader rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, romance, auto-buy-authors, lol, five-stars, physically-owned-books, unexpectedly-good, easy-read, young-adult

I find this so cute. I rarely read about guy-girl best friends and Macallan and Levi started out as best friends when they were 11 years old. It's too adorable. The banters are fun. The alternating POV so entertaining. Their love for the same show, "Buggy and Floyd", which also has a little storyline in the plot, is too endearing.

The characters' growing up is apparent in both their narratives and their quest for love interests that somehow do not work adds a funny little thrill to the story. ...more

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Feb 11, 2014 Robin (Bridge Four) rated it really liked it

Freaking Cute!!!

After reading a plethora of books with the insta-love factor in them it is so nice to take a step back and read a book where you watch the relationship between two people grow over years. Levi and Macallan met in the eighth grade and became fast friends. The way they talk to one another is fun easy banter of people who really know each other inside out.

”So, Carrie, I think we need to intervene before the Levi and Macallan Show takes over. Once they get started they don’t stop. Ever.”

Throughout the next few years, multiple relationships and a double date that didn’t end well for either it becomes more and more clear that no matter who comes into their lives it just never seems to complete with the relationship they share. Maybe everyone around them is right and there is more to them than just the friendship. But how do you transition?

Just so we are remembering this correctly: When you kissed me I went home and splashed cold water on my face. When I tried to kiss you, you ran away to Ireland for the summer.

I really like the writing style this book presented with the alternating POV of Macallan and Levi. Both make plenty of mistakes along the way in their friendship and sure there is a little drama but at the beginning of every chapter there is a dialog between the now Macallan and Levi about the story they are telling. The beginning chapter banter is funny and indicates no matter the journey to get there the destination seems quite clear.

I was completely drawn into their story and laughed a lot along the way. Levi and Macallan are likable and even when they were being stupid I still rooted for them to figure it all out. I read the entire book in one night and enjoyed the pacing and innocence of the story. These were teenagers that acted like teenagers, not teenagers that acted like they were thirty. Also a nice change to some of the YA I’ve read lately the family life of both characters was real and an integral part of the story, no absentee parents here.

Will this story change your life? Well no. But is it cute, age appropriate and fun? YES!

This is my first book by Elizabeth Eulberg but I will definitely read a few of her others.

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Jan 29, 2014 nick (the infinite limits of love) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, 2014-favorites

MY FEELS!! They were all over the place after I finished reading Better Off Friends. This is the kind of book that made me want to go onto my rooftop and scream out my love for it at the top of my lungs. I haven't felt this happy after reading book ever since Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins. Beware, this review will not be very eloquent. Expect tons of gushing!

I've always loved books with best-friends romances and Better Off Friends was so perfect in that department. In fact, it
MY FEELS!! They were all over the place after I finished reading Better Off Friends. This is the kind of book that made me want to go onto my rooftop and scream out my love for it at the top of my lungs. I haven't felt this happy after reading book ever since Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins. Beware, this review will not be very eloquent. Expect tons of gushing!

I've always loved books with best-friends romances and Better Off Friends was so perfect in that department. In fact, it might actually be my all-time favorite book with a best-friends romance in it. We are introduced to Macallan and Levi when they first meet in 7th grade. They instantly click together and what follows is a beautiful friendship between a boy and a girl. The book is told in both Macallan and Levi's POVs, so you are privy to both their thoughts. It was such a wonderful experience being inside their heads and these two were so genuine, so likeable. What I truly loved about them was how realistic they were with all their flaws and their strengths. Elizabeth Eulberg developed them intensely, making Macallan and Levi seem like real teenagers instead of fictional characters. I also liked how distinguishable their voices were. They might have had similar personalities, but Elizabeth Eulberg developed them in such a way that they stood as individuals. Another thing I adored about the characters in Better Off Friends was the involvement of the family. Levi's mom and Macallan's father and her sweet uncle Adam who had speech difficulty formed a huge part of Better Off Friends. I think by now everyone knows how much I love it when books have such positive themes in books, so I was beyond pleased that these teenagers shared a deep bond with their families.

The best part about the romance in Better Off Friends is its slow development. Because Macallan and Levi start off as friends, we get to watch their friendship blossom and eventually bloom into this wonderful romance that made me feel like I was on clouds, as cliched as that might sound. The build-up of their romance was what made this book such a great experience. You watch Macallan and Levi overcome obstacles in their relationships and their friendships, you watch them grow into more mature individuals and you watch them realize that they are in love with each other. This was all so adorable. I honestly don't have the words to express my love for these two characters and their story. Macallan and Levi's relationship was in no way perfect. There were plenty of hurdles and difficulties that they faced, but at the end of the day, these two would support each other no matter what the situation was. Their friendship was just so damn beautiful. It made me wish I had something so deep when I was growing up. By the end of the book, I was not ready to say goodbye to these characters. I've already decided to buy a copy of the book when it releases so it can grace my favorites shelf.

Touching, beautiful and heart-warming, Better Off Friends is a book that everyone who loves a good friends to more relationship should read. This is one of those books that people are going to want to read over and over again just so it can bring a smile on their faces. I know I will be, because Better Off Friends is going to make my top reads of 2014.
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Jun 24, 2014 isabelle rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: ANYONE ON A FLUFF WHIM

Shelves: aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, i-bow-down-to-you, book-besties, extremely-cute, kick-butt-female-lead, lol, i-need-more, what-is-life, loved-it-with-a-passion, might-reread

If this books isn't the epitome of love life goals, I don't know what else is.

I read this in one day. On a school night. Ignoring my homework. Savoring each word. omfg.

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Found the best goddamn video to go with this book: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=KtDYvF... ...more

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Mar 01, 2014 Rashika (is tired) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2014, loved, good-female-leads, brain-candy, good-romances, good-characters, ya, totally-worth-it, good-male-leads, chick-lit

Any guy out there want to be my best friend???
*hopeful eyes*

Yeah I figured no one would :P

But yeah this book was the sweetest thing ever and really, two good YAs in a row? SCORE?

This has angst but one of the cutest friendships in the world and all the angst was worth it in the end. GAHHHHHH

Blimey if I know what to read next.

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Jan 02, 2014 ~Tina~ rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, contemporary, young-adult, netgalley-edelweiss, own-copy, read-2014

4.5 stars

Daww, this book was just too sweet. Better off Friends, is my favorite kind of romantic since I simply adore friends-turned-romance above all. But this isn’t in the traditional swoon-worthy way I typically find in my reads, instead this really focus on the friendship and going through the motions of having a best friend of the opposite sex and trying to figure out how to handle all of the wonderful and conflicting emotions that comes with it. This book asks the question everyone at one 4.5 stars

Daww, this book was just too sweet. Better off Friends, is my favorite kind of romantic since I simply adore friends-turned-romance above all. But this isn’t in the traditional swoon-worthy way I typically find in my reads, instead this really focus on the friendship and going through the motions of having a best friend of the opposite sex and trying to figure out how to handle all of the wonderful and conflicting emotions that comes with it. This book asks the question everyone at one point in their lives asks, can a guy and a girl really be just friends? Since I married my best friend, I’m not sure how to answer that one, but it’s still a rather profound question and absolutely charming and lovely to see how these two best friends experience the comfort and complications of their relationship.

Levi and Macallan meet in 7th grade, bonded over a television program nobody knows about and have been friends ever since. They’ve helped each other out in so many ways. Levi was the new kid in town but Macallan made him feel welcome and made him see what home really means. Mac lost her mother in a car accident and Levi was there to help her cope with the loss. They banter like an old married couple and have wicked witty wars, and inside jokes no one else understands. They work through the angst and drama of high school and dating and try to push aside any resentments or jealousy. They are simple a solid couple that made me laugh out loud and smile a stupid smile, but they also made me want to shake them straight a few times when they were being stupid or stubborn. They’ve made their share of mistakes, but through it all, they are undeniable and you really can’t help but root for these two best friends and hope they finally get it together long enough to realize how perfect they are for one another.

I really adored Elizabeth Eulberg’s writing style. The natural ease and flow of the story was brilliant, making this an unputdownable and absorbing read from start to finish. The commentary conversations at the beginning of every new chapter were my favorite part. Combining the present as we learn about their past and giving us a hint for what’s to come was so amusing and touching to see what Levi and Macallan think about the moments that cemented their history together. Cute, cute, cute!

I really loved all of these characters. Macallan is a firecracker! Feisty and full of spunk. I love how she doesn't take any crap and that she stands up for what she believes in. She doesn't care about what people think and tries to do the right thing. But she also has a little bit of a wall that fortunately Levi always seems to be able to break through.
Levi is your dude’s dude. While he loves having Mac in his life, he still seems like he’s looking for more in his life. He wants to have a girlfriend, be on teams and be with the in crowd at school. While he’s made a lot of mistakes with his friendship with Mac, he’s always been there for her and I love how protective and sweet he can be.
Both of their families are such good people and I loved that Mac was able to have a mother to go to when she needed one. I also liked all of their friends and even though they have their share of drama and angst, it wasn't overly done or distracting.

Bottom line, this book is so sweet and so adorable. It’s the kind of read that makes you feel good, makes you smile and makes you laugh. It’s warm and touching and tugs at your heart. I recommend this to fans that are looking for a light, funny, clean and quick escape as you follow Levi and Macallan's friendship as they struggle with their fears and excitement of the possibility of needing and wanting more. A great read!!
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Feb 26, 2014 ♥ Sarah rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction

This was so adorable, cute and perfect for a cozy, rainy-day, pick-me-up read.
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You know the story. The one where Girl meets Boy at a young age and they become fast friends by some stroke of fate – a commonality, an understanding, a simple smile, or a wave hello; the kind that screams, Potential Best Friend!

For Macallan & Levi, it was their mutual love for “Buggy and Floyd” their favorite BBC show that cemented their 7th grade BFF status. But of course, that simple status grows into much more as ...more

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Jun 13, 2015 Nanna rated it really liked it

Shelves: realistic, ya-contemp, boy-and-girl-perspective, chick-lit, young-adult, love-the-best-friend, comedy, romance

SUCH a cute contemporary! 4.5 stars!

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Apr 08, 2014 Aimee ♥ | Aimee, Always rated it liked it

Recommended to Aimee ♥ | Aimee, Always by: Kimi (Geeky Chiquitas)

*Warning: The general plot of Better Off Friends will be explained in this review. Beware!

After seeing so many people rooting for the two main characters, I was more than eager to check this out for myself. To be honest, when I first saw it on NetGalley, I wasn't hugely interested. But when the reviews stating this book was "adorable and lovable" all came out, and I definitely had to pick it up myself.

You may or may not know that I have a weakness for romances between two best friends. It's like ...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Erica rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

There is nothing like an Elizabeth Eulberg book, but this one really took the cake. I just can't even. It was SO CUTE. I was simply blown away by this one, and am sure you will be too.

It made my heart warm with all the Wisconsinisms it featured. There's this scene where Macallan is giving Levi a tour of the school and says the bubbler is at the end of the hall, and he has no idea what it is. I have done that SO MANY TIMES. Bubbler is a water fountain, but apparently no one else uses that :)

Ther There is nothing like an Elizabeth Eulberg book, but this one really took the cake. I just can't even. It was SO CUTE. I was simply blown away by this one, and am sure you will be too.

It made my heart warm with all the Wisconsinisms it featured. There's this scene where Macallan is giving Levi a tour of the school and says the bubbler is at the end of the hall, and he has no idea what it is. I have done that SO MANY TIMES. Bubbler is a water fountain, but apparently no one else uses that :)

There is brilliant commentary between an older Levi and Macallan at the end of each chapter, and it was brilliant. Absolutely hilarious. The awesome didn't stop there. Levi and Macallan's entire relationship was fantastic, and there were numerous times where I just found myself saying, Oh my gosh, that is so cute. I never wanted it to end.

I loved the construction of Better Off Friends. The story starts in 7th grade and gradually moves into Levi and Macallan's high school experience, ending in their junior year. It also alternated chapters between the pair of them, with a silhouette that matches the cover to let you know who was going to be speaking in that chapter. I loved getting both voices - the story wouldn't have been the same without it.

I freaking love Macallan Dietz. What a great girl. She doesn't let people push her around and I loved that about her. I also really enjoyed Levi's character - poor boy, getting yanked out of California to live in Wisconsin :) Levi and Macallan's family were part of what really made this book - they had such a tight knit bond with one another. Something I envy.

Better Off Friends really resonated deep, since I think the topic of friendship was so central to the plot. Not only with just Levi and Macallan, but so many of the characters and people in their lives as well.

I also enjoyed that in typical Elizabeth Eulberg style, there are some pretty funny moments in this one. And that just added to the enjoyment I had for Better Off Friends.

Better Off Friends has easily become my new favorite Elizabeth Eulberg book. I had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading and there is just something so true about this book. As soon as I finished, I already wanted to go back and start another reread. It was just perfect. ...more

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Apr 23, 2015 Giselle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-star, age-young-adult, genre-romance-slow-burn, 2014, genre-romance, genre-contemporary, borrowed, ebook

Super cute characters! These two are both such vivacious characters that I felt like I knew them already. Obviously a very predictable ending but I didn't care because it was just cute. I do think the title is definitely misleading though, but maybe that was the whole point? I couldn't stop myself from smiling! ...more

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Dec 09, 2013 Liza Wiemer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: post-about-the-book-on-my-blog, arc

I absolutely loved, loved, loved, loved this novel, and since it's set in Wisconsin, it made it even better. Levi is, as my friends at Swoony Boys Podcast would say, totally swoon worthy! Told in alternating points of view, BETTER OFF FRIENDS IS contemporary YA novel perfection. <3 <3
I can't wait for this novel to be released to the world so that EVERYONE can enjoy it! Mark your calendars for February 25th! From what I understand, Elizabeth's launch party will be taking place at Boswell Books in ...more

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May 05, 2018 Melissa Veras rated it liked it

3.5 stars. It started REALLY GOOD, but then it got way too dramatic for my taste. Nevertheless, it was a entertaining quick read.

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Jul 05, 2017 Pinky rated it liked it · review of another edition

I'm not gonna lie, this book was entertaining and the pacing of the story was not too slow or too fast. But it had so many tropes and I couldn't help but find this book to be so cliche and predictable. I wish that I enjoyed this more, but the more books I read, the higher my expectations are. If I read an amazing book, I can't stop myself from comparing other books to it. Every book isn't for me, but I wish to read books that I enjoy so that I don't get into another huge reading slump.

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Mar 05, 2017 Amanda rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 08-female, 04-contemporary, 05-romance, 04-realistic-fiction, 07-american, 01-2010s, 04-young-adult, 00-2017

This was what it always came down to. The perception that there was no way Levi and I could be legitimately best friends and only best friends. Nobody ever got that.

If I have to read that Macallan and Levi are 'platonic' one more time, I'll explode. Look, let's get the positive out of the way. BETTER OFF FRIENDS is an easy read. Pretty writing and a well-paced story. For once I liked the side characters (even if they were barely in the story) more than the two main characters. I especially loved Macallan's uncle Adam, who has a speech disability. Macallan, our heroine, interacting with him were my favorite moments in this book.

There you have it. The good. Moving on.

BETTER OFF FRIENDS is about Macallan and Levi. Levi moves to town not long after Macallan loses her mom. When Macallan meets Levi, she doesn't actually want anything to do with him. She wants to get on with her life and not show this new kid around school. But when lunch comes around, she can't let him sit alone, and so Levi is invited over to Macallan and her friends' table, where they learn that Macallan and Levi absolutely LOVE this unknown British tv-series and, hey, look at that, they're best friends. (Yup, slight exaggeration, but that's about the extent of it.) Ever since, they are best friends and they are not in love, they are simply 'platonic'.

Bullshit.

(Oops, minor spoiler unless you didn't know the book is YA contemporary romance.)

Here's the thing: Macallan is one of the driest heroines I've read in a long time. She's so effing passive I want to force her to do something, ANYTHING. She lets people walk right over her. She rarely speaks up for herself and then gets mad when someone doesn't do what she wants. I had a difficult time connecting to her. The saving grace was her relationship with her uncle. Not even her supposedly epic relationship (Macallan: REMEMBER WE ARE JUST PLATONIC) with Levi helped her character. (Macallan: WE ARE PLATONIC, GODDAMIT) Which brings us to Levi. Did I care for Levi? Nope. He's entitled, kind of a brat, and is unable to consider anyone who isn't himself. Unless you count thinking about Macallan. (Levi: FOR THE LAST TIME, WE ARE PLATONIC) When he acts like an asshole (and he truly does), and Macallan for once calls him out on his assholery, he is offended. Like, "I don't need her, I'll go hang out with my real friends".

So apart from them being best friends (Levi: PLATONIC, DID I MENTION THAT?), Macallan isn't even his real friend. Okay, so they had a bit of a fight, but still. Let me list all the reasons why they were never even platonic in the first place:
1. Levi is bothered when Macallan flirts with other guys.
2. When they go on double dates, they forget their dates and moon over each other and how awesome they are.
3. THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY IN LOVE, and it's painfully obvious to anyone that isn't them.

If this book hadn't tried to sell itself so hard on the point that Macallan and Levi are friends (M&L: PLATONIC PLATONIC PLATONIC), it would've been better. But since we get to see when Levi and Macallan meet, it's obvious that there is more than friendship between them right from the beginning. Besides, from my own experience, when a guy and a girl are best friends THAT ARE ACTUALLY PLATONIC, then kissing each other isn't interesting or sexy. It's icky (like kissing a sibling). And that's where this book lost me; Levi and Macallan are, as said, obviously not "just friends" from the moment their relationship begins, and thus the entire premise falls flat and it's just another YA contemporary romance. ...more

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Feb 02, 2015 Abbie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, ebooks, young-adult

THIS!!! This is the answer to my reading slump!

After reading a handful of New Adult novels that left me bored I have stumbled on a book that has returned me to my giggly High school girl youth. I don't know why I loved this book so much but I did! It's just so sweet and innocent and frustratingly cute that it brought me to tears when I finally finished.

This book is basically about the shallow complexities of childhood first love. From strangers to friends to lovers! This is the kind of love st ...more

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Feb 08, 2016 Alexandra rated it it was ok

Shelves: russian-translation, reviews-in-english, 2016, didn-t-finish

DNF (13%).

This book is definitely not my cup of tea or my peace of cake or whatever.
Too sweet. Too childish. Too quick. Too easy.
And of course some drama was going on-family problems-blabla, but I didn't really care about it.

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Oct 25, 2014 Helen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-made-for-fangirling, read-in-2015

Yes, yes and yes!!!! Oh my gosh, this was amazing! I just finished it and let me tell you, this is straight up relationship goals. I love these characters and the uncle especially. He was so nice! It's very short but it didn't seem that way. It was so cute and I cried and I got excited for both of them and it was perfect! I just wanted there to be more! Definitely pick this up. Please. ...more

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Oct 18, 2016 K. Elizabeth rated it it was ok

Shelves: romance, owned, boring, young-adult, reviewed, below-average, 2-stars

2 stars

Wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be ... however, it wasn't too bad either. The writing wasn't great at times and I pretty much knew how everything was going to end up. But it was still an enjoyable read, however, also very average at the same time. ...more

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Dec 10, 2013 Ari rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2014, ya-contemporary, alternating-pov, must-read, mixed, to-review

Honey-and-sugar sweet.
4.5 stars. Review to come!

I am in the mood for a cute love story.
Why isn't this book out already?! :D ...more

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Jan 02, 2014 Anatea Oroz rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, young-adult, contemporary

I was afraid I wouldn't like this one, but I'm glad that wasn't the case.

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Jan 13, 2014 Caroline rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2014, 2015

I just wanted a quick pick-me-up contemporary, so I picked this one up for a re-read! I love macallan and levi, and i'm a total sucker for best friends turned something else!! ...more

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Dec 12, 2016 Paige rated it it was amazing

This book was amazing! It always kept my attention and there was never a dull moment.

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Jul 02, 2019 Mel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-stars, owned, read-in-2019

4.5 stars.

This was the cute YA contemporary romance I needed in my life. It has one of my favourite tropes of all time, and I love these two cinnamon buns.

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