You, Maybe: The Profound Asymmetry of Love in High School

Josie is independent, fierce, and does not care what anyone thinks about her, especially where guys are concerned. She may flirt with them, and even kiss them, but it doesn’t mean anything, not even with Michael. He’s more like a friend-with-benefits.

So who can explain what happens when Carson Gold decides he’s interested in her? Carson Gold, the hottest senior, the one everyone secretly watches. At first Josie treats him the same way she treats everybody else. But something about him gets to her. Maybe it’s the same thing that causes everyone to watch him. Maybe it’s something between them, something just he and Josie share.

Can you blame her for what happens? Could you resist? Neither can Josie—not for lack of trying, and despite her better sense. It’s too much, that first time love finds you and sucks you under. It’s too much, even for Josie.

Love is a brat.