by Lynn Painter
First published 2021
Liz Buxbaum has pined for Michael forever. Now that he's back in town, she'll do anything to get noticed—even team up with annoying neighbor Wes. As Liz and Wes scheme to make Liz irresistible to Michael, she's shocked to find herself enjoying Wes's company. Liz must rethink everything she thought she knew about love. This sweet, funny teen rom-com explores the gap between fantasy and reality, and the unexpected sparks that can fly when you give someone a chance.
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, young-adult, contemporary-romance
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
384 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers