Cotugno, K: You Say it First

"Cotugno's latest slow-burn romance digs deep.... Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this is a must-read for teens questioning their futures or their own hearts." - ALA Booklist (starred review)

"A realistic and captivating story that speaks to the issues relevant to teens today....Romance, politics, family drama, and more-this one has it all." - Kirkus Reviews

"Cotugno writes with equal sympathy about opinionated characters with differing life experiences and worldviews. For collections where the smart-girl romances of Miranda Kenneally, Jenny Han, and Nandini Bajpai do well." - School Library Journal

"In You Say It First, Katie Cotugno explores the messy victories and sweet imperfections of falling in love across party lines. Meg and Colby are brave and scared, flawed yet true to themselves, and as their relationship grows, we see how the wrong person can come along at exactly the right time. Katie's writing is always full of empathy, humor, and hope, and this book is no different. I absolutely loved it." - Robin Benway, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Far From the Tree