Half-Life of Planets by Emily Franklin

Told from two alternating points of view. Liana, who loves studying about outer space, has recently been deemed a “slut” via an anonymous note, and she aims to disprove the label by not kissing anyone during summer break. Liana deals more with her own self-image as well as her disassociation with her parents. Her father is a hypercondriac and constantly in the hospital with tests.

Hank, who has a vast knowledge of music, has Asperger's syndrome, and he doesn't think that a girl would ever want to kiss him. He has is own issues with his family as we see him interact with his mother and older brother.

They meet in the hospital at the candy machine and quickly form a bond, yet as they navigate their friendship, they have a hard time expressing their individual needs.

It's really well done and it was refreshing to read a YA book that wasn't filled with drama and teen angst. Both characters felt real and it had me rooting for the ending.