by Jo, Sophie | Interest age: from c 12 years Published 13/02/2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom Paperback | 320 pages196 x 129 x 22mm | 212g Neither Poppy nor Cam want it to work … untilit does.“A well-observed romp underpinned by good advice.”- Sunday TimesPoppy is known for her high standards. Why bother with relationshipswhen boys don’t ever seem to live up to her expectations?One red flag and she’s out.Cam is known for quickly developing the ick. He’s neverdated anyone for long – a week here, a month there, but healways spooks.When Poppy’s friends challenge her to give someone a chancefor two whole months, Poppy decides that Cam (her mysteriousbus crush) could be the best of an underwhelming bunch. But Cam’sbeen set his own challenge: he’s banned from endingthings in his next relationship … and that means he’sready to do whatever he can to put Poppy off.Two skeptics. Two months. And this time, neither of themcan disappear the moment they spot something they don’tlike…Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne, Jenny Han and Dolly Alderton.An entertaining escapist romance that's also a topical and nuancedlook at healthy relationships. Deftly exploring the differencebetween what makes a legitimate red flag and what is simply beingflawed and human.Perfect for TikTok and Bookstagram, with shades of all thebest romcom movies!
