You don't know shit about the stars.

What can go wrong when you approach someone on public transport?

Marky, a frank teenager with a distinctive sense of humour, does just that and unknowingly starts a countdown. Val is fun and confident, but behind her polished Instagram, she's hiding a vulnerable girl. Together, they discover that secondary school is nothing like it is in TV shows or books – that hot guys often aren't nice, nice guys can be toxic, and grand gestures aren't always romantic, nor are sexual experiences magical. Life is finally making sense. …until, all of a sudden, it stops. If they can find their way back to each other, they might just be able to stop the countdown in time. Because that evening is fast approaching. And time is running out. This bold debut offers a fresh perspective on YA fiction. Marky's narration mixes humour with more serious themes, describing secondary school life without rose-tinted glasses. Curious about what teenage boys really think? Start reading, but you might just find out that you know fuck all about stars.