4.5 stars ❤️

“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘬.”

this was a perfect ya book! i absolutely loved marlowe and her representation of autism. it’s so refreshing to find characters i can relate to and understand how they feel. i went through some of those exact feelings when i was younger and really vibed with her desperation to feel included and understood

ash was also so sweet with her. he really took the time to understand her needs, but never tried to ensue what she could or couldn’t do. it’s lovely when someone accepts you for who you are, while also trying to make sure you’re comfortable!

their friendship and somewhat fake little dating plot was fun to read! if you’re looking for a little marshmallow of a book, with a spectacular ending then i’d highly recommend this one!

First I want to thank Wednesday Books for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is the story of Marlowe, high school student, who after getting dumped by her boyfriend for not loving him "right" a teacher tries to pair the two up for a project but Ashton Hayes steps up to be her partner instead. Marlowe doesn't know what to do with Ashton but was relieved when he helped her out and they start working together. As they learn more about each other Marlowe realized Ashton needed help with promoting his band and makes a bargain she will help him and the band if he helps her write love letters to her ex to win him back. Working together Marlowe starts to learn and see issues with what she thought was the perfect relationship with her ex while developing feelings for Ashton, which she has no idea what to do with. Marlowe has to decide if she wants what she had or if these new feelings are a sign of the right answer.

What I Loved:
- Ashton, he is the typical cool guy in school who is mysterious and scary to some but in reality is a teddy bear who is kind and is always looking out for his friends
- Three Little Words, romance bookstore in their town that Ashton works at and run by Sloane who is an absolute star and I would love to visit this place and spend hours in there
- Syllabus and field trips, I love that Ashton put together a romance novel syllabus for Marlowe and set up a few field trips so Marlowe could experience some of the situations in the books
- Poppy and Odette, Marlowe's best friends who help her however they can including participating in the romance book reading, supporting her "plan" but being the voice of reason when she starts to question her feelings

This was a sweet young adult romance where you will spend some time wanting to shake Marlowe cause she makes typical teenager decisions. If you are looking for a young adult romance with a "love" coach rocker and the math focused girl who needs all the help she can get I would recommend you pick this book up.

I really had fun reading this YA Romance. This was a fun representation of good girl, bad boy with no third act breakup which I loved! It was a fast paced book. I wish there was more chemistry between them, but Overall it was believable and enjoyable to read.

I was in the mood for a light read that wouldn’t bruise my brain, and The Calculation of You and Me checked that box. I listened to it on a road trip.

Neurodivergent math lover Marlowe is told by her boyfriend of two years that she’s not romantic enough and basically says she’s bad at love. The guy’s a real sweetheart, right? Enter relatively new student Ashton with his piercings, love songs, and eye liner. He’s the front man in his rock band and in a non-stereotypical way, a fan of romance books – he even works in a bookstore that only sells that genre. When the two of them are paired for an English project (he volunteers to be her partner), she asks him for romance lessons to win back her ex in return for help in marketing his band.

Marlowe and Ashton are both likeable characters, although I wanted to ash Marlowe what she was thinking sometimes. Even her close friends aren’t fans of her ex, but they support her choice. Through a series of mishaps and epiphanies, she eventually finds her voice and makes herself heard. Ashton is a sweetheart who’s “never been chosen first”, and I just wanted to protect him from the cruel world. I loved the inclusion – Marlowe is autistic, Ashton is bisexual, another character is gay or bi – and how it’s not an issue for anyone or the primary focus of the novel. It’s not hard to figure out how this story ends and, other than a pretty slow start, it’s a humor-filled (the Lady Jessica sections gave me laughs), charming, and occasionally angsty journey. Trust me – there’s a nice payoff at the end.

Recommended for readers who enjoy a diverse and likeable cast of characters (except for the ex and his friends), slow-burn romance, and fun banter.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

1⭐️

DNF at 15%. Unfortunately I started this in May, put it down shortly after I started it and had no desire to ever go back to it. The premise sounded interesting enough, but I really hate the trope of the clearly neurodivergent character just being 'quirky' and 'not like other girls' and even this early in I can tell that's where we're going.

Thanks to Netgalley and Wednesday books for providing this ARC to me.

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.