by Laura Steven
First published 2020
Caro Kerber-Murphy aces every physics test and has already secured her college scholarship. Her two dads expect excellence, and she delivers. But romance remains the one equation she cannot solve. In a moment of desperation, Caro stumbles upon what appears to be a scientific breakthrough that could make her irresistible to anyone. She decides to test her discovery, but the results raise troubling questions. Does Haruki genuinely like her, or is he under some sort of influence? Are her growing feelings for her best friend real or just a side effect of her experiment? As Caro navigates the unexpected consequences of her formula, she must figure out what authentic attraction means and whether chemistry in the lab translates to chemistry in relationships.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: College
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Kindle Edition · Electric Monkey