49 pages • 1 hour read
Helen HoangThe Kiss Quotient
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang follows Stella Lane, a successful econometrician with autism, who hires escort Michael Larsen to teach her about intimacy after her mother's push for grandchildren. As their arrangement turns into a deeper emotional connection, they navigate personal challenges, familial expectations, and their developing feelings while keeping secrets from one another. The novel contains graphic descriptions of sex and depictions of unwanted romantic advances, sex work, emotional abuse, and financial insecurity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Helen Hoang's The Kiss Quotient is praised for its unique storyline and well-developed autistic protagonist, which provide fresh perspectives in the romance genre. Readers enjoyed the chemistry between characters and the blend of humor and emotion. Some critiques focused on predictable plot points and minor pacing issues. Overall, it's a heartfelt and inclusive read that resonates with many.
Who Should Read The Kiss Quotient?
Readers who enjoy The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang typically appreciate contemporary romance with heartfelt and nuanced character development. Fans of books like Jasmine Guillory's The Wedding Date or Sally Thorne's The Hating Game will find the novel's blend of romance, humor, and diverse representation appealing.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Romance
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Self Discovery