loved this romance and her mom wants her to date this guy she has these amazing friends who are all dealing with different relationship issues . loved that she found her way in the job and found love

This is a very good YA romance that kept my interest from the start. The author does a wonderful job with the characters making it easy to fall in love with them and the book very early on.

The main character was very easy to relate to. She didn't always know how to behave in social settings, but she does have boyfriend. Well she does until she doesn't. She decides to get help winning him back, and askes Ash to help her win back her boyfriend. Does it work?

This book was cute and I feel like the author does a great job. I will recommend this book to my friends who have young teenage girls who need something to boost their spirits.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a great story. I loved Ash and Marlowe's story. I inexplicably hate hate hate Josh. Who tells someone how they love is wrong? He was such an a-hole. I do wish Ash and Marlowe got together sooner, as I would have loved to see more of them. I also loved Odette and Hazel. I kind of want a book about them now. And maybe one about Poppy and her discovering herself. And one about Sloane. I just love all the characters. This novel had great representation, from Autism, to Queer characters across the spectrum (Non-Binary, Lesbian, and Ace). I loved Marlowe's character.

This was a super cute YA novel featuring an autistic MC who is struggling to navigate relationships following a break up. I loved how realistic the main characters felt and it definitely took me back to being a confused and naive high schooler just beginning to navigate life. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys YA, friends to lovers, & mental health rep!

3.5, rounded up. I loved reading about Marlowe and her friends and her support network, and I appreciated a positive neurodivergence rep. I really wish she and Ash had been able to develop their relationship more outside of the miscommunication aspects, though.

3.5 stars
Sweet ya romance with a calculus nerd and the moody goth outcast who secretly writes love songs. What follows is our heroine trying to come up with the best mathematical equation to help our hero and his band make it big. Cute and unique but the chemistry was a bit lacking for me.

Thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the arc.

This was adorable! I liked the writing and the sweet romance between the characters. The friendships were very sweet and I enjoyed this.

This book hooks you from the first chapter. The characters feel so real, dealing with love and life's curveballs in a way that's both relatable and heartwarming. The writing style flows effortlessly, keeping you glued to the story until the very end. I loved the representation of neurodiversity. The characters are well-developed and enjoyable to learn about, making this book a worthwhile read. If you're into heartfelt tales with a touch of depth, this book definitely delivers.

I just finished The Calculation of You and Me by Serena Kaylor and loved it! Marlowe, a math nerd, gets dumped by her boyfriend Josh for not being "romantic enough." To learn about love, she teams up with Ashton, a moody guy with a soft spot for love songs. Their deal: he helps her with romance, and she helps him with data analysis for his band. Marlowe's neurodivergence is portrayed authentically, and Ashton's kindness makes their evolving relationship heartwarming.

This book is a must-read for YA romance fans, exploring themes of new love, friendship, and self-love. While I wished for more of Marlowe and Ashton after the ending, their story will stay with me. The Calculation of You and Me is a sweet and meaningful read that I highly recommend. Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to #NetGalley, Serena Kaylor and the publisher of the book for the eARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Marlowe loves math! She also understands that not everyone likes talking about math all the time like she does. Simply put, Marlowe is a math nerd. That's why when the school hottie Josh asks her out, everyone is surprised. Including Marlowe. Later though, when Josh dumps Marlowe because she isn't romantic enough. Marlowe decides she needs to learn more romantic. Soon, she is paired with Ashton, a moody guy with black eyeliner who secretly loves love songs, for an English project. Marlow decides to make a deal with him, if he can help her write love letters, than she will help him calculate the perfect data analysis that will make his band go viral. Will they be able to help each other or will their feelings get in the way?

A fun YA read. I will recommend it to others.

Not enough positive things about this book. The characters were wonderful and their arcs were well developed. The extensive amount of literature included this book more than just a simple YA romance. As an Individual well-versed in neurodivergence, the characters were written with love, authenticity and honesty. Thank you for creating this wonderful story

Oh. My. Gosh. This book just made my day.

It was so cute and brought me so much joy. I found the juxtaposition to both Cyrano and Wuthering Heights to be fascinating. It really did an interesting job of discussing things like toxic love and the line between putting in work for a relationship or just moving on, but in a way that was appropriate for the age group.

I can't speak on the Autism representation but as a person who has some neurodivergence I enjoyed Marlowe and her struggles to interpret situations correctly.

Ash and Marlowe have some truly epic banter. (I am thinking of you car ride to laser tag scene)

I was surprised there was not as much math as I was expecting.

It might be the fact that I am an adult but I found myself wanting a deeper dig into some of the relationships. Particularly between Marlowe and her family and between Ash and his. I wanted more but I also understand that YA tends to stay a bit lighter. Still an awesome read that I completed over a mere 10 hours.

I found out about this book through Instagram. The author, Serena Kaylor, is friends with a lot of the authors I already love. So after I saw her advertising her upcoming YA, I knew I wanted to read it. I am happy to say the book did not disappoint. The story stars Marlowe, who was recently dumped by her boyfriend of two years. She still loves him and can't understand why he would end things. But, when she questions him, he tells her she is bad at romance. This would be insulting to anyone. But Marlowe, who is Autistic like her divorced father, fears that she is missing something essential that would make her unlovable. Throughout the story, along with a great cast of characters, she ends up with a "romance tutor". A boy who introduces her to romance novels and helps her to realize that she was never the problem. Its a very sweet romance about new love, friendship, and learning love yourself. I will be adding this to my school collection and recommending to my students. (Thank You to HarperTeen and Netgalley for the ARC)

I really wanted to like this book but it just wasn’t for me. The main character came off as really immature for her age.

Thank you net galley for this arc! This is more a 3.5 then a four but I rounded up. A sweet YA romance that’s got some great neurodivergency rep, a non toxic hero and some genuinely fun quirks (her grandmas ghost). This book is not one that rises above other examples in its genre but it’s a good, breezy read that makes you feel good, and sometimes that’s enough.

4.5 star rating.

<i>Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and I'd like to thank them in letting me read a copy of The Calculation of You and Me by Serena Kaylor.</i>

Ever since the first sentence, I was hooked. Perhaps because I, too, have a love for stationery. I love the enthusiasm, and I love the writing that really emphasizes it. I could have done without a few of the personality descriptors of the character at the very start of the book because I think it’s better to get to know the character than to spell it out to the audience, but it wasn’t overbearing. Of course, this is an ARC, so there were a few spelling mistakes or double of the same word, but it didn’t take me away from the heart of the story.

Marlowe’s friends’ are very fun to read about. Odette’s blunt and witty nature just pulls you into the story, and Poppy’s eagerness for books can make you relate so hard. I both liked and didn’t like the ex-boyfriend initially, which I think made a greater impact as we went through the story and unpacked it a little. <spoiler>Most of the way he acted, I did not like much, but a couple of things he said, blush-worthy. For instance, when a memory of him would tuck some hair behind her ear and whispered “Let me teach you something for once, Marlowe.” Retrospectively, given the way this character is, that could have very well been very insulting; it’s all about the intent and tone.</spoiler> I think it would have been good to spend a little more time acknowledging what things were toxic, but I loved the parallels the author used incorporating school work or other books to be somewhat of a mirror for the characters.

<spoiler>I also sometimes disagreed with some things Marlowe thought. At one point, she may not have gotten why someone may change their career from something that’s more “standard” to something more liberal like baking, but I think she should have understood that that’s not for her, not that it just doesn’t make sense. People switch career paths all of the time. People change over time, and sometimes that means a change in employment. It’s not giving up your life, as she says. It’s following what your heart is telling you, moving yourself into a situation where you can be happy doing the things that you do again. Additionally, I understand that her heart was broken and it’s really awkward being around Josh, her ex, but changing from sitting in the front, where she always would sit, to the back, just seems like a lot. Then again, that is definitely what a lot of people would do in that situation because they don’t want the awkwardness that comes with it. Perhaps if it’s just for the day, that’s understandable, but even her best friends, Odette and Poppy, agree that she should be free to sit wherever she wants to.</spoiler>

As for Ash, what a guy. He asked her to go to Three Little Words, a bookstore café, and agreed to help her exploration in understanding romance, but he made it clear that he would not do the work for her. He actually wanted her to comprehend for herself. <spoiler>He says, “That’s all I’m willing to offer. You want a shortcut, but that would just be another guy telling you what love is. What you need are lesson from some of the masters and to make your own opinions.” God bless his soul.</spoiler> I loved the interactions between him and Marlowe; they’re cute, funny, and fun! <spoiler>The reality and humour that you have to be eased into romance books was captured beautifully, but succinctly, near the start of the bookstore scenes in the book.</spoiler> But don’t worry, your heart will ache with this story as well.

I loved this story because I could feel how genuine the characters were. The author made math and science feel like a very natural interest for Marlowe. I also loved the representation of different sexualities, even questioning, and gender identities, and the way people dressed. I am eager to buy a copy of this book and I want to check out more from this author.

Now THIS is how you do YA romance. Loved, loved, loved the book and appreciated the inclusion within the story.

The Calculation of You and Me is a sort of predictable slow-burn YA romance that features classic literature, letter writing and music.

Marlowe is a cute, sort of awkward girl who makes you want to learn more about her. Marlowe is neurodivergent, and doesn’t quite “get” social cues, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships. But she does know how she feels. She knows what she wants. And she’s willing to take the steps to get there. Of particular note on Marlowe’s side are her two best friends, who love her for exactly who she is.

The Calculation of You and Me isn’t spectacular, but it’s good. Author Serena Kaylor’s pacing is fairly steady and she works humor in throughout. Her writing is comfortable and easy. And the tropes are familiar. I suggest this one as a library read prior to purchase.

4.5 stars! I really enjoyed this book. I think it’s a super cute YA book, perfect if you are wanting an easy read with a happy ending. Marlowe is a fantastic main character and I loved the neurodiversity representation. She is so funny and I loved her friends. There were so many times I was giggling at their conversations. Ash and Marlowe are the perfect grumpy/sunshine and I loved their relationship so much, I wish we got to see more of it! This book wasn’t hard for me to get into at all, the pacing was great and I never felt bored at all while reading. I can’t wait to read more from Serena Kaylor!
Thank you Netgalley, Wednesday Books and Serena Kaylor for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

I absolutely loved it: the characters and their respective journeys, the humor, the relationships. It fits as a fast-paced YA Romance. I truly have no notes.