REVIEW: The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre

(Summary from Goodreads). Sage Czinski is trying really hard to be perfect. If she manages it, people won’t peer beyond the surface, or ask hard questions about her past. She’s learned to substitute causes for relationships, and it’s working just fine… until Shane Cavendish strolls into her math class. He’s a little antisocial, a lot beautiful, and everything she never knew she always wanted.

Shane Cavendish just wants to be left alone to play guitar and work on his music. He’s got heartbreak and loneliness in his rearview mirror, and this new school represents his last chance. He doesn’t expect to be happy; he only wants to graduate and move on. He never counted on a girl like Sage.

But love doesn’t mend all broken things, and sometimes life has to fall apart before it can be put back together again

I honestly couldn't put this book down. I had to find out what happened with Sage... and what was going to happen with Sage and Shane. I wasn't disappointed. It was a really good book with a fast plot and likable characters. 

I like how Sage would leave positive post-its on random lockers or lockers of people she thought needed it all throughout her high school life. That is such a great thing to do for fellow school mates. I love the thought of someone leaving warm fuzzies for other people. 

Shane was an interesting character. I'm surprised he got away with living on his own for so long... Sage and Shane were such a good couple. The ending made me tear up a little bit. Sage obviously had some PTSD about what happened and was very guarded. I like the humor and the SONG OMG. The song that Shane sang was perfection. 

This is probably one of my favorite reads of this year. It was very enjoyable and a quick read. 

Five out of five stars.