Katcher, Brian. Almost Perfect. 2009. 360 p. Delacorte. $17.99 (9780385736640) Gr. 10-12

When outgoing and cute Sage moves to his small Missouri town, high school senior Logan is intrigued and surprised.  Still reeling from the end of his three-year relationship, he finds himself attracted to Sage even as he becomes troubled and curious about her secret home life.  Unable to date like her younger sister, Sage offers Logan friendship, but the two are unable to stop it from deepening.  When Logan learns that Sage is transgendered, he embarks on an emotional roller coaster of fear, anger, empathy, and finally acceptance.  Unfolding entirely from Logan’s point of view, the story is frequently humorous and almost always heart-wrenching.  The writing is clear and engaging, and Logan’s voice is believable and authentic. –John Andrews