The Code for Love and Heartbreak
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4.3 • 15 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
In this contemporary romcom retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma by USA TODAY bestselling author Jillian Cantor, there’s nothing more complex—or unpredictable—than love.
When math genius Emma and her coding club co-president, George, are tasked with brainstorming a new project, The Code for Love is born.
George disapproves of Emma’s idea of creating a matchmaking app, accusing her of meddling in people’s lives. But all the happy new couples at school are proof that the app works. At least at first.
Emma’s code is flawless. So why is it that perfectly matched couples start breaking up, the wrong people keep falling for each other, and Emma’s own feelings defy any algorithm?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Though she's generally fonder of math than people, high school senior Emma, copresident of her school's coding club, thinks she has a winning idea for this year's New Jersey state competition: creating a matchmaking app for her schoolmates. After she and club members complete it, everything works beautifully at first, with those using it finding love, but when matched couples start breaking up and going out with people who don't fit the formula Emma starts to worry. She also surprises herself by becoming jealous when a fellow coder finds a match, suggesting that there's no algorithm for attraction. Those familiar with Austin's Emma, on which the novel is loosely based, will know how the protagonist fares from the beginning, but Cantor (In Another Time, for adults) adds enough modern twists to keep things fresh. Meticulous pacing and multilayered characters make this story a good choice for romance buffs looking for a light read. Ages 13 up.
