How (Not) to Find a Boyfriend

The book ‘How (Not) to Find a Boyfriend’ is written by Allyson Valentine. It is a young adult novel. In the story, the character, Nora Fulbright, a sophomore and the most talented cheerleader at Riverbend High, used to be a chess prodigy. She tries to hide her intelligence in order to be popular. The book analyzes themes of identity, popularity, and love.