This series has passed its peak, as is wont to happen when a teen romance hits twenty volumes, but it has handled its transition from fresh romance to ongoing soap opera quite gracefully. I look forward to visiting with these characters and seeing where there lives and relationships go. As senior year approaches, the characters start thinking more about post-graduation plans. But first considerable angst must be felt as much of the volume is dedicated to Valentine's Day and how the girls will dispense their chocolates. ( )