I thought the plot would be a little more creative, or at least have scenes that were really cute. Unfortunately, this whole book was packed full of cliches and the writing was not very engaging or skillfully put together for that matter. As much as I loved the idea, the execution really disappointed me. There was so much potential, but the telling instead of showing really didn’t not help. :(

The fourth in the series, Hickville Crossroads returns to the little Texas town of Hillside and branches off from the Quinn sisters to the youngest Quinn's best friend, Jenna Wiley. Jenna is laser focused on school--you can't become valedictorian of your class and an engineer without being the best. She also has a strict no-dating policy that stems from her desire to succeed, but also a past of heartbreak and betrayal. When Ethan Smith comes to town, she feels her rule start to bend, maybe even begin to break. Will she let Ethan in or will her desire to remain on top and in charge keep them apart?

I will admit, when I first started the book, I was extremely skeptical. However, the further I read into the story, the more I started to enjoy it. It is important to note this book is written quite young and is extremely cheesy, with elements of a stereotypical Texan town as well as new language presented that some readers may not have been exposed to, such as strong British/Scottish vocabulary. Yet, I feel this is a cute and satisfying read for those who wish for something quick and easy.

There is a situation presented where readers will be exposed to drug abuse, but it is done in a way that is tasteful and appropriate for younger readers. The same can be said for the romance contained in the book: even though there is quite a bit of kissing and a few references to sex, I still feel the romance is clean and appropriate for middle school readers.

Like I said above, the book is written quite young, and I would recommend it for for older middle school students who are ready to read and be exposed to romance and drug abuse, younger high school students, or adults who simply enjoy a fluffy read.