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Content Ratings

Mild Romance

The novel centers on a slow-developing mutual crush between two eighth-graders; feelings are expressed through longing, jealousy, phone call nervousness, and a first date; all romantic content is age-appropriate, emotional, and without any physical intimacy.

Light Themes

The novel touches on family financial disparity, a relative with a developmental disability, and a father who hides family problems; these are handled with sensitivity but the overall tone remains light and optimistic.

No Violence

There is no violence; the only conflict is social and emotional between characters.

Synopsis

Told in alternating chapters from the perspectives of Bryce and Juli, who have been neighbors since second grade, this novel tracks their changing feelings for each other from age eight through middle school as the two gradually come to see each other—and themselves—more clearly. A charming, funny, and emotionally honest story about how people change and how impressions can be completely transformed. A sweet and well-crafted romantic story for the middle school set.