About the book
Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest.
Aideen has plenty of problems she can’t solve. But when she stumbles upon overachiever Meabh Kowalska having a full-blown meltdown, she sees one that she can actually fix. Meabh is desperate to escape her crushing pile of extracurriculars. Aideen volunteers to help—by pushing her down the stairs.
Problem? Solved. Meabh’s sprained ankle is the perfect excuse to ditch her overwhelming schedule. But when one of their classmates learns about their little scheme, more “clients” start asking for Aideen’s “help”—kicking off a semester of traded favors, ill-advised hijinks, and even an unexpected chance at love.
Fixing other people’s problems won’t fix her own. But it might be the push Aideen needs to start.
- Problem-Solving for Hire: Aideen has a unique talent for fixing her classmates’ problems—usually with ill-advised hijinks and a complete lack of foresight. First on her list? Overachiever Meabh Kowalska.
- Rivals to Romance: She’s supposed to be helping Meabh. Instead, Aideen finds herself falling for the last girl in the world she ever expected to like.
- Witty YA Contemporary: Packed with a hilarious, sarcastic voice and an Irish setting, this story is perfect for readers who love smart, character-driven comedies.
- Found Family: While running from her own messy life, Aideen accidentally builds a chaotic but loyal crew of accomplices, clients, and maybe even real friends.
Editions of Not My Problem
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062957153
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062957160
Read an Excerpt
Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest.
Aideen has plenty of problems she can’t solve. But when she stumbles upon overachiever Meabh Kowalska having a full-blown meltdown, she sees one that she can actually fix. Meabh is desperate to escape her crushing pile of extracurriculars. Aideen volunteers to help—by pushing her down the stairs.
Problem? Solved. Meabh’s sprained ankle is the perfect excuse to ditch her overwhelming schedule. But when one of their classmates learns about their little scheme, more “clients” start asking for Aideen’s “help”—kicking off a semester of traded favors, ill-advised hijinks, and even an unexpected chance at love.
Fixing other people’s problems won’t fix her own. But it might be the push Aideen needs to start.
- Problem-Solving for Hire: Aideen has a unique talent for fixing her classmates’ problems—usually with ill-advised hijinks and a complete lack of foresight. First on her list? Overachiever Meabh Kowalska.
- Rivals to Romance: She’s supposed to be helping Meabh. Instead, Aideen finds herself falling for the last girl in the world she ever expected to like.
- Witty YA Contemporary: Packed with a hilarious, sarcastic voice and an Irish setting, this story is perfect for readers who love smart, character-driven comedies.
- Found Family: While running from her own messy life, Aideen accidentally builds a chaotic but loyal crew of accomplices, clients, and maybe even real friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Not My Problem about?
Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest.
Aideen has plenty of problems she can’t solve. But when she stumbles upon overachiever Meabh Kowalska having a full-blown meltdown, she sees one that she can actually fix. Meabh is desperate to escape her crushing pile of extracurriculars. Aideen volunteers to help—by pushing her down the stairs.
Problem? Solved. Meabh’s sprained ankle is the perfect excuse to ditch her overwhelming schedule. But when one of their classmates learns about their little scheme, more “clients” start asking for Aideen’s “help”—kicking off a semester of traded favors, ill-advised hijinks, and even an unexpected chance at love.
Fixing other people’s problems won’t fix her own. But it might be the push Aideen needs to start.
- Problem-Solving for Hire: Aideen has a unique talent for fixing her classmates’ problems—usually with ill-advised hijinks and a complete lack of foresight. First on her list? Overachiever Meabh Kowalska.
- Rivals to Romance: She’s supposed to be helping Meabh. Instead, Aideen finds herself falling for the last girl in the world she ever expected to like.
- Witty YA Contemporary: Packed with a hilarious, sarcastic voice and an Irish setting, this story is perfect for readers who love smart, character-driven comedies.
- Found Family: While running from her own messy life, Aideen accidentally builds a chaotic but loyal crew of accomplices, clients, and maybe even real friends.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Not My Problem?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Where can I read a sample of Not My Problem?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062957153
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Not My Problem?
Ciara Smyth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Not My Problem is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062957153) and ebook(ISBN 9780062957160)
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