Love, Life, and the List
Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West is a young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollins on December 26, 2017. This 384-page book explores the complexities of friendship, family, and self-discovery through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Abby Turner, who grapples with unrequited feelings for her best friend, Cooper, while also navigating her mother’s anxiety and her own artistic aspirations.
In this engaging narrative, Abby embarks on a personal journey by creating a list of ten challenges to complete within a month, aiming to enhance her art and confront her fears. The tasks range from facing a fear to learning a stranger’s story, culminating in the goal of falling in love. As Abby works through her list, she discovers that personal growth and artistic expression are intertwined, leading her to realize that true change must come from within. This edition presents a relatable story that delves into social themes such as dating, romance, and mental health, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in contemporary young adult experiences.
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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.
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