The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss
by Amy Noelle Parks
Evie and Caleb have known each other pretty much forever. Where Evie goes, Caleb follows. This includes the exclusive Newton Academy, a boarding school for math and science geniuses.
Evie knows her physics inside-out and understands much of her own personal knowledge and lack, but she doesn't understand relationships yet. Even at 17, and nearing graduation, Evie has never kissed a boy and has always firmly rejected the idea.
So far, Caleb has been OK with all of that. He loves Evie and all of her quirks. He knows her better than anyone. He has always suspected that it would just take time, but that when Evie figured out how good kissing could be, it would be with him.
But things suddenly shift when Evie gets her first boyfriend, and her first kiss, and it's not Caleb.
Now Caleb must do what he can to support his best friend, but also try and shift her attention back to him without being the villain of the story.
Final thoughts: This is a modern retelling of The Shop Around the Corner (aka You've Got Mail), with teens, math, physics, and a slightly psychotic mother. Cute cotton candy fluff.
Rating: 3/5
ARC thanks to NetGalley
