This is a really touching teen romance. Would recommend it to all YA lovers!

First line: "<i>I hold Josh's TI-84 in my left hand, press a few buttons just for show and wait for the vision to come.</i>"

I had so many things I wanted to say when I initially finished this book a couple days ago, but now that time has passed I'm at a loss as to what I wanted to say.

This is such a beautiful and genuine novel. I found it easy to read and a novel that held my attention quite well. The characters, such as Cassie and Zenn, were well thought out and quite interesting. I found the sort of "paranormal" aspects of Cassie to be really quite fascinating and I loved reading about her fractals.

I had never read anything by this author before (not sure if this is her first book, but I digress), but I was quite impressed. I will be looking out for her name on other novels as she is a good writer! Once again, thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this novel.

Actual Rating: 3.5

Zenn Diagram is a really cute contemporary teenage romance with a dash of the paranormal. Eva Walker is just a regular girl who has an affinity for mathematics, so she spends her free time tutoring other people or hanging out with her only friend Charlotte. But there's one more thing: when Eva touches another person's skin or possessions, she can see their emotions. This had always been something that had always alienated her from other people. But then she meets Zenn - and for once in her life Eva might be okay with taking a risk.

I really liked all the characters, and although Zenn did feel a bit like a cliche I loved him anyways.
Admittedly, the main character was a little annoying sometimes and I felt like some of the teenage drama between her and her best friend Charlotte were a little unnecessary and overdramatic. Nevertheless, I liked how the story turned out from a contemporary perspective.

One thing that I wish was was different was Eva's gift. I absolutely loved the idea of it and the fact that this book wasn't just contemporary. I wanted Eva's gift to play a larger role; in the beginning it seemed like something huge, something that practically defined Eva's personality. But as the story went on the book seemed to slip more into contemporary, and the gift didn't seem to have that much of a purpose anymore.

The plot was also a bit predictable - I'm sure the same story line has been used before in at least two other books I've read (though I don't remember which).

The writing style was probably the strongest part of this book; it did have the typical young adult feel to it but I thought the author played with words and figurative language very well. Overall this was a pretty quick read. I think it could be perfect to curl up with on a lazy Saturday evening.

Okay! This book is AMAZEBALLS!!! Like really guys, you should read it! I loved the cover too. It was kind of predictable but a really good read

I liked the heroine she was smart and cute and I have never read a book about a math genius so I really enjoyed that aspect of the novel. Unfortunately, she cannot touch or feel anyone and I truly felt for her throughout the book. The hero of the story was very cliche but I did think their relationship was very cute and the twist was totally unexpected I guess the only problem I really had with this is how unremarkable it was it didn't really stick with me.

Poor Eva can't touch people without being overloaded with information she shouldn't know about them. Until she meets Zenn. Of course they can't get a happily ever after until they've been through some dark times! It's a fun, sweet love story with some really funny moments. It would also make a perfect book for young readers who prefer math to english as Eva is a math tutor and this is a major plot point. There's also a lovely family dynamic in the book which you don't always get with YA.

Rating: 3/5
Let me start by saying: there was a lot wrong with this book. I knew this before starting it, because I read some reviews from people on Goodreads beforehand. I figured I should see for myself, but they were right. I'll start with some problematic quotes so you can decide for yourself whether it's bad enough to not read the book.

"Unlike most girls, Charlotte is pretty without even trying" A bit rude? Most girls aren't naturally pretty?
'slut' This word was said so many times, and I have an aversion for using it in any context, but this book also used it in the context of "girls who like sex", which is my least favourite context.
'I just hope it doesn't mean they'll grow up to be slutty girls who give it away to any cute boys who buy them dinner' This was said about two three-year-old girls. Hm.
​'most girls' Argh!! This book used the phrase 'most girls' so often to remind the reader that Eva is Not Like Other Girls because Other Girls Are Bad. And I hate that. Girls are great. Not being like other girls is not inherently a good thing.

Alright. On to some more positive parts. Overall, this was a pretty cute love story. I am a sucker for clichés, so although other reviewers seemed bothered by them, I didn't mind them. We had the 'One', as in he is the only one who doesn't give her visions so they must be meant to be, we had the dark & mysterious boy and the quiet & 'different' girl, and of course the more girly-girl best friend who helps with makeup before the first date. This book has all the clichés. This made it into a pretty basic but still pleasant-to-read love story.

I'd also like to think that over the course of the book, Eva changed and stopped judging other girls so much. She fell in love herself, lost her virginity and wore makeup, so it would be hypocritical of her not to change her outlook.

There was an interesting little plot-twist that I liked and I also liked the girl in STEM aspect. Too often YA girls are only allowed to be interested in literature and sometimes art. Let girls love science!

There was also the religious aspect, which I know bothered some people but I didn't mind as much. It was just part of her character that she was a religious pastor's daughter, and didn't feel like religion was being broadcasted and advertised for.

Altogether, I understand why people wouldn't like this book. I'm on the fence about it myself as well. I think it was a cute love story, but it had plenty of faults.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for my unbiased opinion...

Ever read a book and find yourself going, "But wait, I want to know more..." after every change of character, every scene change? That's why this book got a three star rating for on Goodreads from me.

The writing was great. The story line was great. The characters, what I knew of them, were all unique and excellent. And I know that some of my "Wait! What?" reaction was foreshadowing for things that would happen later in the book. But I felt like Brant had created an outline for her book and her characters, and then stuck to the outline only, forgetting that readers like to know more than just perfunctory details about characters.

I'd absolutely still recommend the book to others, and if Brant writes more in the future, I will definitely be looking for it.

This book was good. I read this in one sitting as I couldn't wait to find out what happened in the end:
Eva and Zenn are the main characters in this book. Eva cannot touch anyone or anything because if she does: she can tell what they are thinking, good or bad. Eva is a strong female protagonist who is "not like other girls" and in this sense, I can relate. She is very smart and funny and very clever. I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars because the characters were fun, the plot was well thought out and it is a great contemporary read.

Zenn Diagram is a sweet exploration of love, growing up, and the pain of secrets. I especially appreciated the accessibility of the main character, Eva. Beyond her ability to sense feelings through touch, she's a pretty normal nerdy girl.

I also appreciate the author's relatively moderate portrayal of life for a pastor's family. As a pastor's daughter myself, I find that such characters are often extremes, caricatures of real life. Eva is not.

This book was interesting, and in a lot of very good ways. The MC, Eva, was....a pretty fantastic and strong female lead! It's so rare to find a girl in YA fiction who is into math and science and who is nerdy while not being presented as some sort of total loser trope. Her best friend is even described as being insanely beautiful, and eventually dates a joke/popular boy type, but it doesn't end up destroying or changing the dynamics of their friendship ultimately. I LOVED that, and I hope to see more of that in the future!

I also loved that she had this strange sort of psychic-type ability. The fractals and algorithms that she saw were so intricately and wonderfully described to the reader, and I loved how it all tied into mathematics. I even really enjoyed Zenn, and how their two stories ultimately meshed together. That plot twist was great, and it was all just very well written and put together!

At times it was a bit predictable, but that didn't detract from the story at all. I enjoyed it, and I will definitely look forward to other works by this author!

Loved this book! It was thanks to NetGalley that I was able to read it in exchange for an honest opinion. For the longest time I was unable to download it on my Kindle to read it, but finally got it to work on my desktop and I'm so glad I did.

Eva and Zenn, teenagers brought together by math tutoring, find they are interested also in each other. A tender story of a first love amidst some unique issues I have never seen in a novel until now and I love seeing new ideas brought to life like this.

The main characters are hard not to like and even the supporting characters all have good points. Geared toward the young adult crowd, it was still a most enjoyable read and a great escape from my daily work. I will look for more by this author.

So I got this book from NetGalley purely because the cover was so cute. I'm glad I did! It was such a fun read. While this book takes place during the school year it feels like a great summer read. Smooth, sweet and just a tad nostalgic. There was nothing perfect about these characters, all slightly flawed in their own ways and it reflected into the relationships they had with one another.

I loved that this story brought something a little extra with Eva's ability without making it such a crazy thing. I do wonder if in reality things would have been so quiet but not enough for it to detract from this story.

I also loved the reference to the cup of tea consent video. Ending is something I could really see happening as well :)

Cute, adorable, and completely nerdy this book was such a lovely magical realism contemporary that made my heart feel warm inside. Eva sees fractals whenever her hands make contact with anyone or anything that has any attachment to a person emotionally. This makes for some interesting situations as Eva tiptoes around people and gets thought of as a major germaphobe.

In comes Zenn who is both your typical bad boy, but also not bad at all. He is respectable, hardworking, kind (especially to Eva’s adorable siblings) and is one hell of an artist. It turns out that Eva and Zenn stir up a connection that because of dramatic circumstance may either keep them tethered together or hurl them further apart.

There is so much beauty in this book that comes along with the fractals.


They are infinite patterns that continue on and on and they are all so complex but in a mathematical sort of way simple. I love that that’s how Eva learns about others with her gift, because the artistic nature of it makes me want to bask in just the thought of it.

In a way it perfectly describes the relationship between Eva and Zenn, hopelessly complex yet gorgeous in simplicity. It also reminds me that love at its core is simple, but as things collide and add on to it the complexity can be overwhelming and what once was love could shift to grow stronger or to fracture apart.

I love how imperative family was in this novel. Both on Eva’s and Zenn’s end. Eva’s parents do their best to be as involved in Eva’s life as they possibly can and a lot of Zenn’s actions and beliefs as a character are due to how he had to grow up and survive without a dad and with a mom who doesn’t really know how to be a mom.

This novel was beautifully done. It surprised me how delighted I was to read it. It filled me with a happiness that I will fondly keep in my heart.

This was a delightful surprise - one of the most enjoyable YA contemporaries I've read in a while. The writing was witty and seamless, the characters complex, and the story both fun and suspenseful. I actually laughed out loud several times throughout the book. I also loved the hint of magical realism. My only caveat is that I wish that I had seen a tiny bit more character development from Eva. That aside, this is the perfect, un-put-downable summer and/or YA read.

I wish I cold get its hardcopy soon. This books was so cute, super adorable. The best thing was - contemporary mixed with sci-fi. Isn't it interesting? I would recommend it to you if you are into these genres.

Did not finish. Somehow I managed to get to Chapter 20 or something, though I had no idea how I did that. It didn't catch my attention. The main character was whiny, thought her gift was the only reason why she's smart. She's also sexist, relayed on stereotypes to judge people and she was very annoying.

This is not my favourite 'nerdy girl meets cute boy' book that I've come across (I've read something similar before that was called something to do with Digit), but I did enjoy it for some easy summer reading. It was predictable and not exactly thought provoking, but enjoyable all the same. I am a little disappointed that I never really got an answer as to why Eva gets her visions when she touches people or objects, and the *SPOILER ALERT* explanation of her and Zenn being so close after the accident that he somehow comforted her was just far too corny for my liking. I am aware I sound like I am really slating this book, but I still devoured it in a single evening.

Rating: 4.5/5

This book saved me from the funk I had been in - where no book captured my attention. I sat down and read it in one sitting. My only real critique is that I wanted more - I could have read another 200 pages about Eva and Zenn. In a way, it reminded me of the light hearted books Jenny Han writes, but at the same time, the back story makes it so much more gut wrenching. The story had twists I didn't necessarily expect, but revealed them at the same time I would have figured them out, which I appreciated. The lesson I took from the story is a good one, no matter your age - how one person <i>can</i> help a person become more of who they are naturally, but not necessarily change their core. For a shorter story, Brant did an excellent job on the development - I didn't feel high and dry, like I didn't know the characters because of the length. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an easy read where the future is tinged with optimism, despite what the circumstances seem.

I DEVOURED this book in one sitting!

This story is so much more than your typical coming of age story, but with lots of twists. I have to say that this plot surprised me more than I ever anticipated! There is so much more to this story than a girl crushing on a boy she can't touch and I was totally invested.

Eva's gift of reading people's emotions and anxiety was a very neat addition to this story. It helps to reinforce her personality and actions in a way that you wouldn't get otherwise. And of course, it adds some drama to the backbone of this coming of age story. Perhaps the story would have been stronger without this premise (because there is a much deeper plot at play) but I did like this refreshing twist that gives this story a flare unlike any other I've read.

Eva was absolutely hilarious as a heroine. She's also very relateable in terms of her journey and insecurities. And Zenn is such a swoon-worthy hero and I immediately fell for him. He's got that mysterious aura around him and is so genuine that it's hard not to like him.

This was a great story that reminded me that there is more to YA contemporary fiction than lots of angst and landing the popular guy; it can also be about heart and growing up despite the circumstances.