Kiss Cam

by Kiara London

Overview

An adorably fun and fresh contemporary romance about testing the boundaries between friendships and relationships: because after all, what’s a little harmless kissing between friends?

Juniper, Jasper, and Lenny have been friends forever and co-own a vlog channel called WereVloggingHere. Their fans are huge "shippers" who believe that Juniper and Jasper are perfect for each other, and, despite warnings from friends and family, a simple Truth-or-Dare inspired kiss soon spirals out of control into a whole new world of making out and surprise kisses.

Juniper and Jasper's relationship begins to shift. But as fan requests for different "Kiss Cam" segments keep pouring in, Juniper puts her worries aside and convinces herself that it doesn't mean anything. After all, it's just kissing… right?

Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, debut author Kiara London’s delightfully modern novel Kiss Cam will have you cheering for its quirky and loveable trio of friends.

Praise for Kiss Cam:

"London infuses the plot with funny dialogue and an energetic trio of pals....Lighthearted and all-around fun." —School Library Journal

"The best love story I have ever read. A must read!" —Rachel, reader on SwoonReads.com

"I absolutely LOVED this book. It's just so inspirational and fun." —Jacklyn Reitz, reader on SwoonReads.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250070968
Publisher:	Feiwel & Friends
Publication date:	10/18/2016
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.62(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Kiara London is the internet savvy, hopelessly romantic alter ego of Bethany Novak-Tveten, who in real life is part of the US Air Force. She started writing on the online writing site Booksie when she was thirteen and then transferred to Wattpad where her debut novel Kiss Cam was originally posted. She spends most of her time scrolling down Tumblr, attempting to read everything she can get her hands on, and drooling over fictional men.

Editorial Reviews

"London infuses the plot with funny dialogue and an energetic trio of pals....Lighthearted and all-around fun." — School Library Journal


Praise from the Swoon Reads Community:

"I couldn't stop reading. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. It made me cry, laugh, and at points I wanted to throw my phone at the wall. There isn't anything that could make it better." – Brianna Whitt

"The best love story I have ever read. A must read!" – Rachel

"The characters were funny, lovable, and simply amazing. Another thing I love about this book? It's very realistic. Well, as realistic as fiction can get, anyway." – Julliana Inding

"I absolutely LOVED this book. It's just so inspirational and fun. It shows you just what can happen when you stop letting your fears control you. It's also got great characters that I think are described very well. I could definitely count it as one of my top five favorite books." – Jacklyn Reitz

From the Publisher

10/01/2016
Gr 9 Up—June, Jasper, and Lenny are best friends who produce a popular vlog, "WereVloggingHere." They tackle the everyday antics of school (like Lenny trying to eat a disgusting concoction of cafeteria food) along with fun challenges and dares that spotlight their tight friendship. Their fans love to "ship" the three friends. "Jasiper" (Juniper and Jasper) is the most popular "ship" and inspires their newest vlog—"The Kiss Cam." Jasper and June conspire to unexpectedly kiss each other on camera. It begins innocently, with June and Jasper swearing that the kisses are meaningless. Of course, readers will notice right away in what direction this story line is headed. Soon, feelings are in the mix, and it's difficult for the teens to separate the stunt from their friendship. The narrative is entirely predictable, but London infuses the plot with funny dialogue and an energetic trio of pals. Jasper and Juniper's long-term friendship provides the perfect backdrop for their unintentional growing attraction. Lenny is a comedic accompaniment to the sometimes melodramatic moments in the "Jasiper" relationship. The novel's focus on a current format of youth media (vlogging) will engage many teens. VERDICT Lighthearted and all-around fun, this would be an entertaining addition for YA library collections.—Sarah Wethern, Douglas County Library, Alexandria, MN

School Library Journal