Last year I had the pleasure of reviewing a sweet contemporary romance novel called The Distance Between Us by Kasie West, so I was really excited this year to find her next book On the Fence in my mailbox to review this year. It was every bit as good as The Distance Between Us, in fact, I would maybe even go so far as to say I enjoyed it more. Check out my review below.
On the Fence by Kasie West
Gr 8 Up--West crafts a beautiful story that will hook lovers of contemporary teen romance. Ever since her mom died, Charlie, a 16-year-old tomboy who loves all things sports, spends most of her time playing pick-up games with her three brothers and next-door neighbor Braden. But when Charlie's dad makes her get a job to pay off a speeding ticket, she lands a job at a clothing store where she must model make-up and be more feminine than she's ever cared to be. Soon she's in over her head with lies--lying to her dad, her boss, and a cute boy who's never seen the tomboy side of her. The only thing that saves her are her late night fence chats with Braden, who she is slowly beginning to fall in love with but can't risk losing. This tale is eloquently written and goes deeper than most teen romances dare to go. For fans of Susane Colasanti and Stephanie Perkins.--"Candyce Pruitt-Goddard, Hartford Public Library, CT" Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC
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