Perkins follows some teenagers as they connect with each other and miss possible connections. The teens are mostly on the verge of dating but not quite there. It is a thought-provoking novel that explores reasons for the missed connections, differences in perception regarding those moments, and what it means (or doesn't mean) if you don't connect. It also focuses on the heightened awareness of teens. There are some profound moments in the story, and yet the whole is handled in a light and musing manner.
related-identity, teens, relationships, volunteering, guitar
RL=7th-YA