Adorkable summary

Unexpected Love

In Adorkable by Cookie O'Gorman, we meet our protagonist, Sally Spitz, a high school senior who is a self-proclaimed geek and a proud Gryffindor. Sally is done with the dating scene, which has been nothing but a series of disastrous set-ups by her best friend, Hooker. Sally's solution to this problem is to find a fake boyfriend, and she knows just the person for the job: her childhood friend, Becks. 

Becks is a soccer star and the school's heartthrob. He agrees to Sally's proposal, and the two begin their fake relationship. They navigate through the high school drama and maintain their act, all the while dealing with their growing feelings for each other. Sally has been in love with Becks for years, but Becks is oblivious to her feelings. 

Fake Relationship, Real Feelings

As the story unfolds, Sally and Becks start to realize that their 'fake' relationship isn't so fake after all. They enjoy each other's company and begin to see each other in a new light. Sally discovers that Becks is not just the popular jock he appears to be, but also a kind, caring, and sensitive person. On the other hand, Becks realizes that Sally is not just the dorky friend he's always known, but a beautiful, intelligent girl with a big heart.

However, they both struggle to come to terms with their feelings. Sally is afraid of losing her best friend if she confesses her love, and Becks is hesitant to ruin their friendship. The two continue to hide their feelings, but it becomes increasingly difficult as they spend more time together, and their chemistry becomes undeniable.

Challenges and Revelations

As their senior year progresses, Sally and Becks face several challenges that put their relationship to the test. Sally is heartbroken when she learns that Becks has been accepted to a college far away. Becks, on the other hand, is dealing with the pressure of his soccer career and the expectations of his family. In the midst of these challenges, they both realize that they can't imagine their lives without each other.

Finally, at the school prom, Sally decides to take a leap of faith and confesses her love to Becks. To her surprise, Becks reciprocates her feelings, and they share a heartfelt moment. They both confess that their 'fake' relationship had turned into something real, and they don't want to lose each other.

A Happy Ending

In the end, Becks decides to attend a local college to be with Sally, and they start a real relationship. They both realize that they had been in love with each other all along, and their fake relationship had only helped them see it. The book ends with Sally and Becks attending a Harry Potter movie marathon, a nod to their shared love for all things geeky and their unique relationship.

In Adorkable, Cookie O'Gorman takes us on a journey of self-discovery, young love, and the importance of being true to oneself. Sally and Becks' story is a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected relationships turn out to be the most meaningful ones.