About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen expresses a lack of romantic confidence or feels like they are just a training ground for other people's happiness. This sweet contemporary rom-com follows Dru Eason, a soccer star who believes she is a human launchpad, destined to date boys only to have them find their soulmate immediately after breaking up with her. To break the cycle before dating her long-term crush, she enlists her best friend for a fake-dating experiment. It is a refreshing look at self-worth, the fear of vulnerability, and the importance of healthy communication in relationships. The story is perfectly appropriate for the middle to high school transition, offering a clean but emotionally resonant exploration of teen identity. Parents will appreciate how it balances lighthearted sports action with deeper questions about whether we are defined by our past patterns or our future choices.
