Well, like I tell everyone who asks me about the series, the first one is all about love. It's almost like the story where the princess sneaks out of her palace to be with her beloved - the peasant who's love is forbidden..... If there even IS a story like that! (haha!) No, when you think about it, in many ways, Cammie and Josh's relationship closely resembles a Romeo and Juliet romance. Not EXACTLY of course, but somewhat alike. As for reccommendation, I would say it's great for anyone! Yes, even the boys! :)