Kissing Kate

By: Lauren Myracle

Narrated by: Lauren Davis

AN ALA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS PICK • From the New York Times bestselling author TTYL, comes a poignant young adult story about the power of falling for someone unexpected.

“Myracle’s enchanting first novel will reach teens who are wrestling with identity. . . . [A] gem.”—VOYA

It was just a kiss.

Kate and Lissa were best friends. Then one night last summer at a drunken party, Kate leaned in to kiss Lissa, and Lissa kissed her back. Now Kate is pretending Lissa doesn’t exist. Confused and alone, Lissa’s left questioning everything she thought she knew about herself, and about life. But with the help of a new friend, Lissa is beginning to realize that sometimes falling in love with the wrong person is the only way to find your footing

Critic reviews

“Myracle’s enchanting first novel will reach teens who are wrestling with identity. . . . [A] gem.”—VOYA

Excellent narration

Somewhat dated, which says a lot about how quickly attitudes about homosexuality have progressed, fortunately.