MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss (2021)
Amy Noelle Parks
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In this young adult romance, Evie Beckham is an extremely anxious teenager who loves math and attends a STEM magnet school. She is starting to get interested in dating, but is unaware that her longtime best friend has a crush on her.

The plot seems as cliché as some of the "math nerd" stereotypes, but the book has received positive reviews and gets to mention some advanced math topics (such as when Evie needs to learn about Clifford algebras and counter-examples in topology for her school project).

More information about this work can be found at www.amazon.com.
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Works Similar to The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss
According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:
  1. True Love and Other Impossible Odds by Christina Li
  2. Invisibly Breathing by Eileen Merriman
  3. The Infinite Pieces of Us by Rebekah Crane
  4. The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor
  5. Zenn Diagram by Wendy Brant
  6. Proof Geometric Construction Can Solve All Love Affairs by Takahashi Manbou (lyricist) / Ane Manbou (illustrator)
  7. Principles of Emotion by Sara Read
  8. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman
  9. Time Travel for Love and Profit by Sarah Lariviere
  10. Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner
Ratings for The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss:
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Mathematical Content:
2/5 (1 votes)
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Literary Quality:
3/5 (1 votes)
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Categories:
GenreRomance, Young Adult,
MotifAnti-social Mathematicians, Mental Illness, Romance, Math Education,
Topic
MediumNovels,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)