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Her and Me and You

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Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster

A weird, minimalist love story about divorce, toxic friendship, anorexia, personality disorders, and codependency. Originally published in October 2010. Paperback edition came out the following summer. In 2012 it was chosen by ALA as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.

“Complex and thought-provoking.” –Kirkus

“[Her and Me and You] has a fresh, modern feel and Strasnick offers an elegant portrayal of one teen’s struggle to come to terms with her family, her friendships, and herself.” –School Library Journal

“The simplicity of the text is its power. Short chapters, mostly dialogue, come across like stills in a glossy magazine. Reluctant readers and their peers will be drawn to this minimalist romance and its intriguing characters.” –Booklist

“Teen girls will gobble up the quick, engaging read.” –Horn Book Magazine