acbousquet 's review for:

Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan
5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am a sucker for a male lead who unabashedly adores the female lead, and Ace Clyde fits that bill 100%. This books mixes the fake relationship trope with a smart and strong heroine who is learning how to reconcile the way she wants to live with her Bangladeshi heritage.

I'm a school librarian for middle and high school students, so I read a TON of YA. This is probably in my top five favorites of the past year. It's funny, sweet, and truly a joy to read.

High school librarians, definitely pick this up if you're looking for diverse romance to add to your collection. Middle school librarians, this book would be fine to add to your collections maturity-wise but may not resonate with the average middle school student content-wise. Karina's inner thoughts often revolve around college and impending adulthood and may not be relatable for a middle school audience.