![]() There’s futuristic science fiction and a story that 1980s movie fans will recognize as a nod to Say Anything. There are nods to modern dating with computerized matching services, reality TV, and introductions via social media. The collection is a welcome departure from strictly heterosexual romance, including cisgirl-meets-girl and transgirl-meets-girl connections in addition to girl-meets-boy scenarios. ![]() Topics beyond romance add complexity, as characters grapple with grief, financial hardships, and body-image issues. Characters who share a genuine connection are separated by circumstances, whether it’s traveling in vastly different high school social circles or being sent on a one-way mission to Mars. But occasionally the stories offer endings that are tinged with sadness, preventing the collection from becoming saccharine. ![]() ![]() Many of the stories do deliver several even end with first kisses. ![]() The collection’s title suggests that these stories will showcase first encounters that wrap up with happily-ever-after endings. Fourteen short stories from prominent authors for teens explore the moments when two people first meet. ![]()
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