The story centers around Nora who is trying to find the right boy for her by kissing them in hopes of finding the spark that her grandparents shared during their first kiss. Nora has kissed many guys because of this which has made her the social outcast at school. All of the negativity does not deter her from her determination to get as answer to the hypothesis because after all she is a scientist at heart. Mandelski does an outstanding job in creating a female character that is big into science. Most girls only look at science as a field that men pursue.

THE FIRST KISS HYPOTHESIS is much more than just a young adult romance novel and has underlying issues that are important to many teens today. One that plays a big role within the pages of this novel is a good representation of anxiety some teens face while driving. While this is not a huge issue, driving for some can induce anxiety. Mandelski writes in such a detailed and descriptive way has she shares what Nora experiences while driving which is a very real fear.

Nora is not the only character in THE FIRST KISS HYPOTHESIS and Eli is a hilarious guy that is sometimes the real star of the show. He knows that sometimes he can be an overly horrible person and sooner or later he owns up to it. Eli is a great guy deep down and it shows in the way the cares and treats his brother, Ari.

THE FIRST KISS HYPOTHESIS is a fun fast-paced read that with real life issues that teenagers face today. This story is original, unique, and well written. There was a genuine acceptance for girls to follow their education goals and dreams. A book that is well worth reading and is sure to stay with you.

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