When it Happens

Seniors in high school, Sara and Tobey couldn’t be more different. She wants to get into her first-choice college; he wants to win Battle of the Bands. Sara’s other goal is to find true love, so when popular Dave asks her out, she’s thrilled. But Tobey always creeps into her thoughts. Lucky for Sara, one of Tobey’s goals is also to make her fall in love with him. Told in alternating points of view, Sara and Tobey’s real connection will have everyone rooting for them from the minute they meet!

A NYPL Book for the Teen Age

“Like Sarah Dessen, Colasanti knows how teens operate.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A fully satisfying story that will please young adult readers looking for a little romance.” —VOYA

“Colasanti obviously remembers the kind of love that makes your insides churn, belly flips and all.” —The Washington Post