This is a super cute romance for teens. Its more on the clean side and I really appreciate that. While at first the cover made me think that I might get away with giving it to my middle school girls, the real audience for this book is more 9th and 10th grade.

Beyond the "who is this book really intended for" question, this is very well written. I like the main heroine Maddie, she had spunk and appeal. I also like the fact that she wasn't a whiner. It was nice to see a heroine that wore her heart on her sleeve or in this case the star on her check.

Maddie has moved from Chicago to Texas after her father lost his job. In her new Texas town, everything is different but she makes the most her new environment. She throws herself into the drama department, making friends with her new neighbors, and tries to find a guy that lives up to her dream Gene Kelly boyfriend Status. She meets Jesse the brother of her new friend and finds out that he has a secret dancing history. Could Jesse be the perfect boyfriend that shares her interests?

I thought Maddie was a really interesting character. She doesn't whine, respects others view points, and is creative in her own right. While this is a romance it is also about prejudices and first appearances. Or more specifically trying to tailor and mold your boyfriend into something their not. And then understanding that everyone grows up differently and doesn't love the same things forever. I loved how obsessed Maddie was with old movies and musicals. I loved her enthusiasm for great cinema. I'm not sure how this will appeal to teens who are probably more familiar with High School Musical then Singin' in the Rain. But maybe it will open their eyes to new movies and music they wouldn't have tried otherwise?

Verdit: Super Cute Meg Cabot-y romance.
Won't win any Printz awards but it's adorable.