Age: High School
First Line:

Another phenomenal addition to the LGBTQ cannon. Astrid Jones is a bit of a lone wolf in her school and in her family. She has a few close friends, but mainly she has the passengers of planes flying 39,000 feet high to whom she sends her unrequited thoughts of love and support. When she finds herself attracted to another girl, Astrid knows the feeling is true but rejects the label that others demand she take.

This is a distinct story about a teen girl questioning her sexuality and her fluid interpretation of sexuality. I love how King employs philosophy and the plane passengers to give Astrid depth of character. These two plot devices felt organically tied to the storyline and to Astrid's coming of age. Beautifully done!