A Totally Awkward Love Story

Gr 10 Up—A fun romantic comedy set in the UK featuring teens who keep missing a true connection. School is over, and Hannah is looking forward to university in the fall, but first, she needs to get rid of that pesky virginity thing she's been carrying around for her whole life. Her trio of friends encourage her to choose Freddie, but she knows in her heart that he's just not "the one." Regardless, Hannah goes through a totally embarrassing and painful waxing and readies herself for the big night, only to unexpectedly meet "the one" in the purple bathroom at the big party. Immediately, both teens know that this is it—but they don't have the chance to exchange names, and poor Sam becomes "Toilet Boy" in Hannah's head. Chance encounters over the next few weeks are full of misunderstandings and complications. While the plot is formulaic, the main characters are anything but. Hannah is quirky, insecure, and deep, while Sam is sensitive, impulsive, and frustrated. A little bit raunchy with frank sexual discussion, this title will be a big hit with older teens.