Annotation: High school senior Sara has boys on her mind, but finding the one who is her true love proves to be tricky.
Justification for Nomination: As far as teen romance novels go, Susane Colasati's is as good as it gets. Told in alternating viewpoints between Sara and Tobey, one of her love interests, readers will see themselves in many of the situations. Senior year is starting and popular Dave asks smart, but not popular, Sara out. Sara is thrilled to now be included among the popular crowd, yet she can't seem to keep her eyes off Tobey, a smart, yet lazy student whose biggest dream is to be in a band. When Dave turns out to be a jerk, the relationship between Sara and Tobey takes off and the dynamics between them are fiery.
Colasanti's writing is full of teen speak, but not in a "trying too hard" fashion. She nails the complicated romantic relationships that teens face, especially with balancing popularity, brains, sex, college choices, teachers, and parents. Her writing will appeal to many teens who are looking for an easy romantic read with substance. Many of the subjects will resonate with teens, like Sara and her friends' concerns over getting into college, their relationships with their parents, and even the relationship they have with each other. Often that relationship becomes strained when boys become involved and Colasanti does a good job showing how important friendships are among teenagers.
I believe this book will appeal to teen girls because of its ability to connect to them and keep their interest. The subject and writing style are timely and teens will be able to see themselves in the characters. Snappy writing style and humorous anecdotes will engage even the reluctant reader.
Genre: Romance
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