#253 Teen/Preteen New Blind Date with a Book from Bookish Matchmaking by Mandy is a contemporary YA surprise centered on friendship, identity, and mental health.

Plot clue: Samantha, a popular high-school junior secretly struggling with Purely-Obsessional OCD, finds an outlet and new friends in a hidden poetry club called Poet's Corner. As she grows closer to the group, she begins questioning her own sanity and the nature of her friendships—especially after a major plot twist changes everything.

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary / Realistic Fiction
Recommended age: 14+
Grade range shown: 7th–12th grade
Goodreads rating shown: 4.2 out of 5

What's tucked inside: This teen/preteen Bookish Matchmaking package includes a rotating mix of fun, age-appropriate surprises chosen with younger readers in mind. Depending on the package, that may include bookmarks, stickers, pens, drink mixes or snacks, reading trackers, and other bookish goodies. Contents vary, so opening it is part of the experience.

The book title is intentionally hidden to preserve the surprise.