I Hope This Doesn't Find You written by Ann Liang, reviewed by Klaudia Janek

Summary: Sadie Wen is the quintessential model student, excelling as school captain and valedictorian while hiding her frustrations in unfiltered email drafts. These drafts—which she never intends to send—reflect her true feelings towards her classmates, particularly her co-captain, Julius Gong, whose arrogance grates on her nerves. However, when these emails are accidentally sent out, Sadie's carefully maintained facade crumbles, and her peers discover her unvarnished opinions. As chaos ensues, Julius begins to see past Sadie's exterior, leading to an unexpected connection between the rivals. Their relationship evolves from animosity to affection, highlighting the complexities of teenage emotions, the quest for validation, and the challenges of self-acceptance. The story captures the essence of youth, exploring themes of rivalry, friendship, and romantic tension, ultimately illustrating the beauty of embracing one’s true self.

Straight Talk for Librarians:  School librarians can share this book by using it as a focal point for discussions on topics such as mental health, self-identity, and the impacts of peer pressure. Organizing book clubs can create a platform for students to share their thoughts and feelings about the characters' experiences, promoting empathy and understanding. Librarians can collaborate with teachers to create interdisciplinary projects that explore themes of communication, both digital and personal, encouraging students to reflect on how they express themselves. The book's unique premise of "hate emails" can inspire creative writing exercises, allowing students to explore character development and narrative structure. This book is pretty fast-paced and fun.  I love the enemies-to-lovers trope.  There are some cultural differences as this book is set in Australia, so there are differences in drinking ages and certain freedoms that high school students have there. It seems to be set in a mostly Australian-Asian community. Overall, I do not see any issues with putting it into a high school library and recommending it to students. It's a good romance, but also fits well with a realistic fiction recommendation.