Forced by circumstances to sit out together during PE, Libby and May became the best of friends. Together they created Princess X and wrote story after story together. Until tragedy strikes And Libby is taken from May's life. I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest Arthur A. Levine Books May 2015 After the funeral, Libby's father moved away and donates everything in their home - including all the stories and artwork for Princess X. May becomes distraught at losing both her best friend and their creation. Then May's parents divorce and life competes its turn towards terrible. Three years later, May is staying with her father in Seattle and comes across the most unexpected of things: a sticker featuring Princess X! And then she finds more. And a webcomic... that tells the story of of Libby's tragedy in a completely unexpected way. Had someone found their stories and changed them or is Libby somehow so alive? Adventure ensues as May starts looking for clues to solve the mystery of the webcomic and uncover the true story of what halogens that night to Libby. This is an outstanding, tense book! It's a mystery, drama and young reader novel all in one and the best part is that no fluffy romance muddling up the core story. No love triangles. NOTE FOR SOME PARENTS: The only complaints I had were in just a few small parts that as an adult I don't mind but since this is a book for young readers (middle to high school) they probably could have been avoided. First the only mention of religion is when May and Libby come across an "angry white man" shouting about how sinners go to hell. That's an overplayed negative bias that had no part in the story. Second, there are a couple throw away sentences about "marriage equality" that play no part in the story. Again, political bias displayed for no reason. Every family in the book is divorced. Every family. Divorce happens but not at a rate of 100%. Finally, one of the latter main characters is gay. Since none of the characters hook up, sexual preference isn't explained for any other characters and romance plays no part in the story this is irrelevant. One has to wonder why they are included. I'm not suggesting that there can't be hateful religious characters, gay people, divorce or political issues in books. But almost all of these are not necessary to the story and story pop up out of no where and don't go anywhere. For children I'd prefer we stay away from these topics if we can. A great story that's very well written with only a few small decisions that some parents may object to.