Sam is biding his time at a high school full of ‘knob-jocks’. An aspiring screenwriter with a fondness for horror flicks, his world (of warcraft) starts to change with the arrival of Camilla. She’s friendly, pretty and cool and, much to their surprise, quickly joins Sam’s group of geeky pals.

Musically savvy, Camilla harbours a few talents of her own. Sam looks to classic films for guidance and witty lines as he navigates friendships and family troubles, but no movie has prepared him for Camilla.

This debut novel by Melbourne author Melissa Keil is a fresh and funny romance for teens, full of fun pop-culture references and familiar places.

Kim Gruschow