• Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2016 September #2
  This fun, quirky, contemporary tale follows one teenager's attempt at logic over hormones—or channeling "Spock vs. Kirk," according to Vivian Galdi. Recently thrown over by her longtime crush, but only short-term hook up, Vivian's on a mission to control whom she falls for and has enlisted the help of BFF Jaz. Vivian comes up with a list of "safe choices," wisely steering clear of "nerd-hot" computer genius Dallas, hired to help at her mother's bookstore. Dallas—or McNerd, as Jaz dubs him—has other ideas, and it soon becomes clear that Vivian's mission is headed off course. There is much to enjoy here: the battling Spock or Kirk quotes that begin each chapter; the splash of mystery surrounding her mother's author identity; a celebrity sighting; Viv's hilarious blog; and the warm and fuzzy feeling the reader feels rooting for Viv's HEA (happily ever after). Book nerds reading this should identify with the book nerds in the story, making this a highly relatable romance. Copyright 2016 Booklist Reviews.

Lisa Brown Roberts still hasn't recovered from the teenage trauma of nearly tweezing off both eyebrows and having to pencil them in for an entire school year. This and other angst-filled memories inspire her to write YA books about navigating life's painful and funny dramas, and falling in love along the way. She lives in Colorado in a house full of books, boys, four-legged prima donnas, and lots of laughter.
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