The New York Times Book Review - Jaime Green
High stakes don't have to preclude fun, as proved…in the sweet and witty Conventionally Yours…Lovely and believable…Albert makes a deeper and more sensitive investigation into what love is than most romances—or, if not an investigation, then an argument: It's wanting to care for someone, being cared for by them, and also a lot, a lot, a lot of making out.
From the Publisher
"Conventionally Yours is a sweet, emotional, and uniquely quirky romance where first and even fifth impressions can be terribly wrong, and having only one bed can sometimes be the perfect opportunity to find out what they’re missing." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author
"Funny and wise! You will ship this couple well before they figure out how much they need each other." — Sarina Bowen, USA Today Bestselling Author
"Conventionally Yours is the fun and satisfying road trip/gaming romance I didn’t know I needed." — Cat Sebastian
"This captivating, nerdy romance delivers a satisfying happily ever after." — Library Journal
"Fast, funny, and fantastic. A quest for the new decade—gamers will adore this!" — Eoin Colfer, New York Times Bestselling Author
"A well-crafted romance for fans of the smash hit Red, White & Royal Blue (2019)." — Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
2020-04-13
Two young men fall in love on a road trip to Las Vegas for a gaming convention.
Conrad Stewart and Alden Roth’s rivalry has made them the stars of a gaming vlog about a card game called Odyssey. When the local game shop owner who runs the vlog announces he has procured a set of complimentary entries for his players at the national Odyssey convention in Las Vegas, Conrad and Alden each have their own reasons for wanting to win. Alden is socially awkward and feels adrift after failing to get into medical school, and turning into a Odyssey pro would provide much-needed structure to his life; Conrad has been disowned by his family after they find out he’s gay, and winning the tournament would give him the financial security to provide for himself and finish college. Due to a series of unfortunate mishaps, Conrad and Alden end up together on the road trip to Las Vegas for the convention. As they travel thousands of miles cross-country, they work together to navigate a series of minor mishaps and challenges. Once they learn to look past their knee-jerk dislike of each other, they realize that they are a pretty good team. Their romance is sweet and slow, with the more experienced Conrad showing Alden the joys of falling in love. Their romance has the classic hallmarks of the new-adult subgenre, with both of the main characters learning to face the challenges of the adult world while resisting family pressures and expectations. The tight pacing, interesting conflict, and careful characterization make this a great bridge for readers looking to make the jump from YA to adult romance.
A well-crafted romance for fans of the smash hit Red, White & Royal Blue (2019).
