Love, Life, and the List

What do you do when you’ve fallen for your best friend? Funny and romantic, this effervescent story about family, friendship, and finding yourself is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han. Seventeen-year-old Abby Turner’s summer isn’t going the way she’d planned. She has a not-so-secret but definitely unrequited crush on her best friend, Cooper. She hasn’t been able to manage her mother’s growing issues with anxiety. And now she’s been rejected from an art show because her work “has no heart.” So when she gets another opportunity to show her paintings, Abby isn’t going to take any chances. Which is where the list comes in. Abby gives herself one month to do ten things, ranging from face a fear (#3) to learn a stranger’s story (#5) to fall in love (#8). She knows that if she can complete the list, she’ll become the kind of artist she’s always dreamed of being. But as the deadline approaches, Abby realizes that getting through the list isn’t as straightforward as it seems . . . and that maybe—just maybe—she can’t change her art if she isn’t first willing to change herself. One list, one month, and one crush that might change everything. Best Friends to Lovers: She’s been in love with her best friend Cooper for ages. Too bad he thinks of her as just a friend—or does he? The Artist’s Journey: After a crushing rejection from an art show, Abby is on a mission to put more “heart” into her paintings, and her life. Summer of Self-Discovery: From facing fears to learning a stranger’s story, Abby has one month to complete a list of ten life-changing experiences. Sweet Summer Romance: A heartfelt and funny YA contemporary romance perfect for readers who love beach towns, friendship, and the chaotic journey of first love.