The Half-Life of Planets

by Emily Franklin, Brendan Halpin

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Pub Date Apr 07 2015 | Archive Date Oct 08 2015

Open Road Integrated Media | Open Road Media Teen & Tween

Children's Fiction

Description

“A smart and unusual romance just about right for fans of John Green.” —Booklist

Liana's decided to boycott kissing this summer, hoping to lose her reputation and focus on planetary science. Hank has near-encyclopedic knowledge of music and Asperger's syndrome. When they meet by chance in a hospital restroom, neither one realizes that their friendship will change everything.

If Liana's experiment goes as planned, she'll learn to open up, using her mouth for talking instead of kissing. But Hank's never been kissed and thinks Liana might be the one to show him . . . if he can stop spewing music trivia long enough to let her.

Advance Praise

“A story laced with intelligent humor, well-drawn characters—even the secondary ones—and believable situations. Readers will find themselves cheering for the proper alignment of these star-crossed lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” —School Library Journal

“The characters’ candid perspectives ring true and the romance should have readers longing for connections as deeply felt.” —Publishers Weekly