My Mechanical Romance is a YA novel that portrays a unique mix of romance, engineering, and robotics. Bel is forced to join the robotics club, where she meets Mateo Luna, the captain who recognizes her potential talent. Despite clashing personalities, the two work together to create a combat-ready robot while also creating a powerful bond between them. Alexene Farol Follmuth explores the challenges girls of color face in STEM fields and the vulnerability of first love in this adorable, heart-warming story that is perfect for any reader.