How (Not) to Ask a Boy to Prom by S.J. Goslee

Nolan's sister Daphne has given him an ultimatum -- ask a boy to prom or she will do it for him.  That's how he ends up "dating" Ira Bernstein. 

Daphne's promposal goes astray.  Instead of the cute Si O'Mara, Bern accepts his request. 

Now they are "dating" in a mutual partnership to get Daphne off Nolan's back and Bern's girlfriend Gia back for him.

But as seen with the promposal, Nolan's life never goes as expected . . . .



This is a fun romance of mistakes and misunderstandings.  It's a great send-up of the "fake dating" trope that is often used in teen romances.  However, it is the relationship between Nolan and Daphne that is really great.  Their family is one that anyone would want to a part of.

Denton Little's Deathdate by Lance Rubin

Denton is going to die tomorrow.

He's known this almost his own life.  Everybody knows their deathdate.  It's determined at birth by AstroThanatoGenetics.

Still, it's weird.

He attends his own funeral and gives his eulogy.  He spends quality time with his best friend, girlfriend, and family.

He thought he was ready to die.  But is he really?



This is funny look at how we face death.  Also, how we deal with relationships with all the people in our lives.  This would be a great book for teen boys.