How to Ruin My Teenage Life

When Amy Nelson Barak's perfectly chaotic life somehow gets worse, she's determined to take control—starting with her newly single dad, whom she promptly signs up for four back-to-back blind dates in one night. Between dealing with her mischievous dog's romantic mishap, landing a humbling part-time job, and navigating her long-distance relationship with Avi (who's serving in the Israeli army), Amy is convinced the universe is out to get her. Then there's Nathan Rubin, the annoyingly attractive boy in her apartment building who seems determined to get under her skin—or is he? A hilarious and heartfelt dive into the messy, complicated reality of being sixteen, where nothing goes according to plan, but maybe that's exactly how it's supposed to be.