Breaking the College Curse: Fairly in Punxsutawney with Andie

Imagine a charming blend of "Groundhog Day" and "Pretty in Pink", where a timid high school girl finds herself stuck in a time loop, reliving her first day of college repeatedly. The only way to break the curse is to experience her first kiss. Will she be able to break the spell and finally move forward?

Andie, a charming young woman, always seems to have the perfect response in hindsight. Obsessed with romance movies (and all movies, really), she has yet to experience her first kiss. Following a move to Punxsutawney, PA for her final year of high school, Andie finds herself trapped in a recurring cycle of her first day at the new school, reliving these 24 hours on a loop.

Andie is convinced that breaking the curse depends on finding her true love. Determined to accomplish this, she sets out on a mission to infiltrate different social groups at her college, from jocks to nerds to misfits, in search of the one boy who can break the spell. Along the way, she learns that people who may seem vastly different often share the same hopes, dreams, and struggles. And amidst a seemingly repetitive day, she uncovers unexpected connections and numerous happy endings waiting to unfold.

Fairly in Punxsutawney:

• Addresses topical problems with self-discovery, navigating cliques, and ignoring stereotypes
• Is an homage to beloved 80s motion pictures, similar to John Hughes’ The Breakfast Membership, Sixteen Candles, and Fairly in Pink  
• Is the proper reward for birthdays and highschool or faculty commencement
• Will captivate younger grownup readers of all ages with its common coming-of-age themes about struggling to slot in, navigating the powerful highschool years, first kisses, and first crushes
• 2020 YALSA Fast Choose for Reluctant Younger Grownup Readers