Description

A hilarious and heartwarming YA romantic comedy by award-winning bestselling authors Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia, perfect for fans of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “When Dimple Met Rishi.”

When freshmen Pacy Mercado and Cecil Holloway first spot each other at school, it’s an instant spark—well, almost. Their awkward moment of attraction is quickly sidelined by embarrassment, clumsiness, and one very poorly timed case of IBS. Despite their less-than-smooth start, Pacy and Cecil can’t get each other out of their heads.

Soon enough, seven memorable seconds of eye contact lead to days filled with anxiety, longing, and questionable relationship advice from their friends, chaotic family members, and random strangers online. Just when everything seems hopeless, fate steps in, nudging Pacy and Cecil closer together through the WADS Committee (Wakeville’s Awesome Décor Society, naturally), tasked with organizing the freshman dance.

As they spend more time planning decorations and navigating their way through high school drama, Pacy and Cecil slowly discover that maybe—just maybe—they’ve found something special in each other. That is, if they can survive the hilarious mishaps, awkward exchanges, and cringe-worthy yet adorably imperfect moments that make their blossoming romance truly unforgettable.