Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on June 19th 2018
ISBN: 1328764648
Pages: 247
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This romance novel is for readers in grades 9-12.  After her first serious relationship break-up with Whit, seventeen -year- old Maya finds solace in reactivating a pheromone experiment that her deceased researcher mom had been working on.    The top secret experiment requires three subjects that Maya must interact with to test attraction, engagement and change.  Questionable ethical research is pursued but doesn’t become the problem.  The problem that Maya pursues is how to win back Whit.  Predictable relationship situations and a stereotypical gay friendship that all readers will envy, keep this story in the easy, light-hearted romance section.  Situations are at times comical and other times heartwarming.  Romance lovers will enjoy the happy ending progression of first loves as Maya works out what she needs to move on

Reviewed by Sheila Dube, Youth Services Librarian, Springvale Public Library.