Marking Time

For fans of Casey McQuiston and Rachel Lynn Solomon, Marking Time is a new queer rom-com featuring teen angst, marching band shenanigans, and a grumpy/sunshine romance.

After moving nine times in twelve years, Kendall Mathis is used to being the new girl. Her foolproof method? Turn up the collar on her leather jacket and don’t let anyone get close. Soon she’ll be off to college and a life she can finally choose for herself. She just has to get through senior year at Itaska High without any distractions.

Enter Jaz, a cute, outgoing drummer whose favorite thing to be is distracting. Kendall tries to keep her at arm’s length, but she’s no match for the sheer power of Jaz Whitaker on a mission.

After sparks fly at band camp, the two make a bet with a prize Kendall can’t pass up. And despite all her efforts to win, Kendall finds it harder than expected to keep from falling in love with Itaska–and the girl who won’t leave her alone.