Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, and praised as “an intense rush of rebellion and romance” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Garber, this romantic and layered Own Voices debut from Abigail Hing Wen is a dazzling, fun-filled romp.
The Barnes & Noble YA Book Club Edition contains a letter from the author and three bonus deleted scenes!
“Our cousins have done this program,” Sophie whispers. “Best kept secret.
Zero supervision.”
And just like that, Ever Wong’s summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is
Chien Tan
, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hookups abound, adults turn a blind eye, snake-blood sake flows abundantly, and the nightlife runs nonstop.
But not every student is quite what they seem:
Ever
is working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passion for dance.
Rick Woo
is the Yale-bound child prodigy bane of Ever’s existence whose perfection hides a secret.
Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessed
Sophie Ha
turns out to have more to her than meets the eye.
And under sexy
Xavier Yeh
’s shell is buried a shameful truth he’ll never admit.
When these students’ lives collide, it’s guaranteed to be a summer Ever will never forget.
“A unique story from an exciting and authentic new voice.” —Sabaa Tahir, #1
New York Times
bestselling author of An
Ember in the Ashes
“Equal parts surprising, original, and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance.” —Stephanie Garber, #1
bestselling author of
Caraval
“Fresh as a first kiss.” —Stacey Lee, award-winning author of
Outrun the Moon
"Fresh, fun, heartfelt, and totally addictive, a story about finding your place—and your people—where you least expected." —Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of the William C. Morris Award finalist
Conviction