Alexene Farol Follmuth

Alexene Farol Follmuth is an American author of young adult and romance fiction. Writing under this name (and also known as Olivie Blake), she brings warmth, wit, and a distinctive voice to stories about young people navigating love, identity, and the things they're passionate about. My Mechanical Romance is a charming and original young adult novel about a girl who secretly joins her high school's robotics team — and finds herself falling for a teammate while discovering her own strengths and passions. The book was praised for its clever premise, its diverse and relatable characters, and the way it celebrates STEM, creativity, and the awkward beauty of first love. Follmuth's writing captures the intensity of teenage passion — for people, for ideas, for building things that matter — with humour and heart. The novel appeals to readers who enjoy YA romance with substance and originality. My Mechanical Romance is available as an audiobook alongside print and digital editions, giving listeners a fun and heartfelt way to enjoy Follmuth's smart and charming young adult fiction.