This is one of my favorite YA romances since My Life Next Door, and I measure most of them by that novel. Matson Since You've Been Gonedoes a phenomenal job developing characters and mixing humor that seems natural with drama that seems the same way. The main character, Emily and her family, including brother Beckett and playwright parents, provide people I would love to meet and get to know better. 
 In addition, there is a unique twist on the "bucket list" thing that seems to be everywhere I turn. I plan to use it in some way to inspire my middle school students to write. Don't miss this one; it's a gem!