Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West
Published by HarperTeen on December 26th 2017
ISBN: 006267577X
Pages: 384
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Seventeen-year-old artist Abby is spending her summer trying to get into an art show and get over being in love with her best friend, Cooper.  The head of the art show tells her that she needs more depth in her art. In order to make that happen, she decides to make a list of life experiences that should accomplish that goal.  She brings Cooper in on the list as well, trying to win him over at the same time. West makes a bit of a departure in this book, focusing more on the main character’s arc and keeping her love interest from returning any romantic feelings until the very end of the book.  Abby is a like-able character with a great sarcastic sense of humor that she shares with her grandfather. Their relationship is a joy to witness, and the best written one in the book. While not a must buy, it’s a worthy purchase where West’s books and teen romances are popular.  Recommended for grades 8 and up.

Reviewed by Kara Reiman, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook