Absolutely brilliant book about teenagers falling in love. I am not sure what I loved about it more, that it took place here in Ontario or that absolutely wonderful first kiss.

I know I didn't love how hungry it made me, every time it mentioned those oh so delicious Tim Horton's goodies my tummy would rumble. Ellen's favourite donuts are also my son's favourite and I could pratically taste them when they were mentioned. A yummy minor detail.

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Ellen and Cam are 16-year old high school sophomores. Ellen has a mild case of Cerebral Palsy and works hard to overcome the physical walls that keep her from being like the other kids. She has admired superstar football player Cam for many years. Little does she know he has also secretly been crushing on her as well. Pushed together for a photography project, the two inevitably expose their feelings for one another.

I really loved the first part of this book. The characters are likable and there are some well-written, dreamy passages of first love. The first time Ellen and Cam's eyes meet, their first touch, hug, kiss and the first time they admit strong feelings for one another. Ellen is strong female lead and Cam is adorable - a big football player who is genuine and sweet. He doesn't care what others think of him and his feelings for Ellen.

As much as I loved the first half, the book twisted away from the warm, sweet love story into a mean-spirited power play between Cam and his parents. Adding to my mixed feelings, is the cliffhanger ending. That said, I really enjoyed Elliot's writing, and am interested in seeing where Cam and Ellen go from here, so when the sequel comes out, I will read it. I would hope to finally see some redeeming qualities in Cam's parents and the town. ( )