Barbara Dee

When Mattie's cast as Romeo in an eighth-grade play, she's confused to find herself increasingly attracted to Gemma, a new classmate who's playing Juliet.

Star-Crossed

Sarah Sammis

Each character in the book has a Shakespearian counterpart and they aren't necessarily the roles they've been cast in the play. Being familiar with the play (though there is enough explanation of the roles in the context of the novel) helps to understand the school dynamic and the growing relationship between Mattie and Gemma.

Thankfully for our two star-crossed lovers, their school romance isn't a tragedy. They do get a chance at a happily ever after — though what happens after the play is left to the imagination.

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lea da silva

i love middle grade books with lgbt+ storylines because they always handle it with so much care & attention. first love is important and this book was so pure, genuine and fun. very thankful kids get to grow up with this

Star-Crossed

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