«One of 2017's biggest debuts… Obsession-worthy.» – Bustle
«Smart, raw, often biting in its reflections of the haves and have-nots, this debut will appeal to fans of John Green's An Abundance of Katherines. Birdie and Bash are part of a cast of characters so vividly drawn, you'll find yourself not only wanting to (re)study chemistry but learning what you get in life isn't always what you deserve – sometimes it's more. Candace Ganger's breathtaking debut is a must-have for every shelf.» – Patty Blount, award-winning author of Some Boys
Sebastian Alvaréz is just trying to hold the pieces together, to not flunk out, to keep his sort-of-best friend Wild Kyle from doing something really bad. And to see his beloved Ma through chemo. But when he meets Birdie Paxton, a near-Valedictorian who doesn't realize she's smoking hot in her science pun T-shirt, at a party, an undeniable attraction sparks. And suddenly he's not…
