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Jan 13, 2019goddessbeth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a sweet, quick read that's good for those in the mood for a contemporary crush-based "popcorn" book- fun, light-hearted, and sweet. That suited me well, since that was my mood at the start of 2019- consequently, I read this in 2 days. Probably what sets this apart from other contemporary geek-based YA romances is the fact that one of the MCs, Taylor, is on the autistic spectrum. And, delightfully, it isn't in there as a throwaway character feature, but actually informs the story (at its core, this story is about taking risks even though risks are scary). Taylor doesn't just tell us she's got Aspergers, she exhibits some of the traits (avoiding eye contact, social anxiety, tendency toward depression), which is not something you often encounter in an MC in any genre, let alone YA. The setting is a sweeter version of San Diego Comic Con (where you have the celebs and major media presence, but also some of the intimate aspects of smaller cons, like a supportive cosplay contest for just one fandom and large-scale interactive areas, without any five-hour waits or panel camping or the sheer overwhelming nature of that many thousands of people in that small a space), and the steaminess of the romance is PG. It's not a book meant to be seriously analyzed, but enjoyed for what it is.