Once Upon a Kiss

This humorous young adult novel follows sixteen-year-old Zoe Brenner, a quintessential 1980s teen, who accidentally time travels to 2016. She wakes up to a world of smartphones and social media, only to discover her future self is the most popular girl in school, completely unlike her past self. Zoe must navigate this new identity, hide her 80s sensibilities, and try to rekindle her friendship with her now-nerdy best friend, Jonah, who in this timeline, doesn't associate with her. The story explores themes of identity, friendship, and adapting to change, all while offering a fun, nostalgic look at the clash between two distinct eras. It's a lighthearted read perfect for teens exploring self-discovery and social dynamics.

It's 1986 and sixteen-year-old Zoe Brenner's world revolves around Depeche Mode, Judd Nelson, exercise-obsessed parents, and her best friend Jonah. Then one day, in a freak Fun-Dip choking accident, Zoe falls unconscious, and awakes in the year 2016. So much has changed, and Zoe needs Jonah to help her make sense of it all. But in this life, Zoe is the most popular girl in school, and she soon realizes this Zoe doesn't associate with nerds like Jonah. As Zoe juggles new technology, attempts to hide her enthusiasm for poet blouses, and manages to keep her super jock boyfriend at bay, she tries to rekindle her friendship with Jonah and use her popularity for a good cause. Will she ever get back to 1986? And more importantly, does she want to?