Shy and quirky high-school senior B. Hawkins has a crush on popular cheerleader Regina Moreno. When B. takes a risk and asks Regina to the winter dance, Regina's star-athlete girlfriend, Chloe Kitagawa, puts B. in her place. When Chloe is at risk of failing English and getting kicked off the soccer team, the arrogant Regina uses B.'s feelings to her advantage and charms B. into tutoring Chloe. But Regina's plan backfires when B. and Chloe find they have a lot in common and sparks begin to fly. Costa's graphic novel is a hilarious romance about a different kind of love triangle. All three characters' story arcs change in satisfying ways, riding a steady theme of finding one's confidence; the relationships feel as complicated and as real as any you would find in today's high schools. The color palette is fun and offbeat, working many shades of pink. A page-turner from beginning to end and a must-read for fans of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper series.

Gr 9 Up —When high school mascot Hawkins finally works up the courage to ask her crush Gina Moreno to the school dance, she doesn't realize that Gina already has a girlfriend—star soccer player Chloe Kitagawa, who is Hawkins's former childhood friend. Gina shoots Hawkins down, but sees an opportunity. She asks Hawkins to tutor Chloe in English, her worst subject. Hawkins is willing to do anything to get in Gina's good graces and jumps at the chance. At first, it seems that Hawkins and Chloe couldn't be more different, but over time, they learn that they have more in common than they thought. Romantic feelings blossom in the group, resulting in a love triangle. Costa's illustrations in various shades of pink throughout the novel make the story feel bright and cheerful. All three main characters are well developed and distinct from one another in their interests, personalities, and strengths. Hawkins and Chloe both show significant character development over the course of the story, becoming more comfortable with themselves and one another. Costa raises important questions about societal expectations, identity, and self-expression that will be relatable to teens. Reminiscent of classic high school rom-coms, this graphic novel is delightful and sweet, perfect for fans of Alice Oseman's "Heartstopper." VERDICT A sweet sapphic rom-com, this book is a must for any teen graphic novel collection.—Jillian Girardeau