A Best YA Book of the Year - Bustle
A Best Teen Book of the Year - New York Public Library
★“Albertalli and Silvera balance cynicism and starry-eyed optimism to paint an honest, compelling picture of adolescent romance. Part feel-good, part star-crossed, this seamless blend of the authors’ styles will appeal to fans old and new alike.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
A Best YA Book of the Year - Paste Magazine
★“Fan-favorites Albertalli (Leah on the Offbeat,2018, etc.) and Silvera (They Both Die at the End, 2017, etc.) join forces in this tale of a New York City summer romance. This joyful romance is both sweet and substantial.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Two of queer YA fiction’s best writers team up for an infectiously sweet story of young love set against New York’s bustling backdrop. Without a doubt, this is the gay rom-com you’ve been waiting for.” - Entertainment Weekly, “Must List”
“A love story that makes romance cool again. This is how a good romantic comedy should always feel.” - Los Angeles Review of Books
“A happy and often laugh-out-loud-funny rom-com.” - The Horn Book
A Best Teen Book of the Year - Chicago Public Library
A Teen Indie Next List Pick - Indiebound
★”A charming, sweet-natured love story between two very different boys.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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