Lily Smiles is a seventeen-year-old who has always lived a normal life, except for the fact that she’s never had a boyfriend. She hates math, loves photography, and dreams of kissing a boy. But when the hottest boy ever enrolls at her school, Lily cannot help but wonder if he is the one in her dreams.

Alex Cameron has just moved with his parents from America to the United Kingdom. When he enters Lily’s classroom for his first day, he immediately introduces himself to her with a big smile and handshake. After he asks her to take him on a tour of her town, Lily soon realizes that she likes him—a lot. But as they secretly begin dating, now all Lily has to do is figure out how to deal with all the jealous girls who also want to win Alex’s heart.

The Picture We Took Together shares the story of a teenager’s quest to find her individuality and special place in the world as she discovers that attaining happiness—in life and love—is always worth the effort.