Lily is a character readers will love. This is a YA read with heart that doesn't show away from also grappling with deeper topics like mental health. I'll look forward to more from Gill Stewart.

Finally, a pleasant YA I've been craving for. Thank you, Sweet cherry Publishing!
And the cover is so catchy. Sometimes judging a book by its cover has its pros.

Lily is the girl who's got it all. Or at least that's what everyone thinks. But she has a depressed mother, a dad too busy for family affairs and siblings she sees only during holidays or when someone is sick or goes missing. With her need to control everything, life is not going as planned. But she is fine. She will be

Tom Owen has enough on his plate without having to deal with Lily Hildebrand, the firebrand. But try as he might, he's not able to ignore the force of nature that Lily is, or resist her, constant worries about his always sick sister not withstanding.

With a town gala backdrop, this seemingly happy YA romance deals with serious issues like depression and inclusion. And the way it is handled is commendable. The small town and its conservative crowd are not ready for Lily and her grand plans for the LGBTQ community. But damned if she'd let it slow her down. Her plans are crazy, irresistible and inexorable. Just like the girl herself. Would Tom be able to string along without losing his head or would his stand on Lily's bossiness wreck their budding romance? Read this awesome book to find out.
Such a feel good summer romance!

I loved this story! It was a cute, contemporary, coming of age story perfect for tweens and teens. I appreciated the character development and the authors willingness to address some tough subjects with grace.