P.S. I Like You, written by Kacie West, reviewed by Stephanie Wilson

Summary: Chemistry class bores Lily to tears. She doodles song lyrics in her notebook to pass the time. Lily’s teacher is not impressed that she is doodling instead of listening. After her notebook is confiscated, she doodles song lyrics on her Chemistry desk instead. To her surprise, someone from another hour responds with additional lyrics from the same song. They continue writing back and forth on the lab desk until they run out of room. Lily sees a note on desk telling her to look at the underside of the table. She discovers a note is waiting for her. Lily and her new friend leave notes for each other every day. When she realizes her mystery friend is a guy, she tries to guess his identity.

Straight Talk for Librarians: The novel’s high interest subject and lower reading level make it a great recommendation for striving readers. The characters are well rounded and the writing sparkles. West keeps the tone light and plot pacing quick. Lily is a fantastic heroine. Her awkwardness is the key to her charm and makes her highly relatable. Though the book is set in high school, the novel is appropriate for middle school students. The romance is light-hearted and sweet. I am typically not a fan of romance novels and particularly not young adult romance novels. However, I loved this novel and enjoyed reading it. Kasie West has created a delightful romantic comedy novel. I highly recommend this novel to fans of YA romances who love clever romantic comedies. It would make a wonderful addition to a classroom library. P.S. I Like You clearly deserves to find a home in a school or public library.