Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales is a delightful YA queer rom-com. Darcy runs a relationship advice service out of an unused locker at her school. She’s protective of the anonymity, and proud of her success rate, promising refunds if it proves to be bad advice. All goes well until Braugham, the new kid from Australia, uncovers her secret, and she’s forced to help him win his ex-girlfriend back to stop her best friend and equally secret crush finding out.

This is a well-written and engaging novel full of heart. I loved the queer representation – Darcy’s sister is trans and was responsible for establishing the Queer and Questioning Club at the school that many of the characters are apart of, and the plot deals with openness and sensitivity about the importance of honest communication and enthusiastic consent in relationships. I especially appreciated the focus on biphobia, both in the queer community and internalised, and the impact of this on bi people. A wonderful weekend read!