A loose revisioning of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, When the Vibe is Right (Balzer & Bray) by Sarah Dass is the author’s second Young Adult romance novel, following her debut Where the Rhythm Takes You. Set in the kaleidoscopic heart of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, When the Vibe is Right follows the entanglements of aspiring costume designer Tess Crawford and social media influencer Brandon Richards. Guided by the enemies-to-lovers trope, the novel emphasises the value of staying true to oneself, while opening one’s heart to positive new experiences.