An adorable opposites-attract YA romance, from the TikTok sensation and globally bestselling author of The Atlas Six (under the penname Olivie Blake). My Mechanical Romance explores the vulnerability of first love . . . while building robots!'Academic rivals to lovers is one of my favourite tropes and this book delivered it perfectly' - Lottie, NetGalley reviewNerds are so hot. Especially battle-robot-building nerds. When Bel accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she's forced into joining the robotics club. Enter Mateo Luna, perfect on paper - captain of the football team and the robotics club - who recognizes Bel as a potential asset, even if they couldn't be more different. And as the nights of after-school work grow longer, Bel and Teo realize they've made more than just a combat-ready robot for the championship: they've made a connection themselves. But with graduation approaching, their differences and what they want for their futures, threatens what they've built together. Can they survive Nationals without breaking their robots - or their hearts?'An adorable, nerdy, feel-good read that will leave you blissfully satisfied' - NetGalley Review'I sped through this book and loved every minute' - Poppy, NetGalley Review; 272 pages; Published: 23/06/2022