Irresistible YA Rom-Coms Sure To Brighten Your Day<\/a><\/p>\n 9780593461631 Chloe and the Kaishao Boys<\/i> by Mae Coyiuto <\/p>\n
From author Mae Coyiuto comes the tale of Chloe, a Chinese Filipina girl who has the next four years planned out. She wants to leave the Philippines for college in California and become a successful animator. However, her father\u2019s sudden matchmaking lands Chloe on several blind dates, and she slowly falls in love with all of them. But is it all worth it if she leaves the country at the end of the summer? With family dynamics, Filipino culture, and the realities of first love, this summer romance is a must-read. <\/p>\n
9780593463338 The Davenports<\/i> by Krystal Marquis <\/p>\n
Teens will love this fresh take on period romance novels! The Davenports are one of few wealthy Black families in early 1900s America, and society holds the family to a high standard. Told through the perspectives of four main characters, two Davenports, and two close friends, the novel shows the complex romances these four women face when dating outside their social circles. History, representation, and charm \u2014 this book has it all!<\/p>\n
9780823450107 My Mechanical Romance<\/i> by Alexene Farol Follmuth <\/p>\n
In science, opposites attract, but can the same be said of our two protagonists, Bel and Teo? Bel\u2019s newfound talent for engineering lands her on her school\u2019s robotics team, captained by the nerdy yet cute Teo Luna. While the two butt heads, Bel wonders if her growing feelings for Teo are strictly platonic. Told from a dual perspective, Follmuth explores the challenges girls of color face in science and the playful nature of opposite attraction.<\/p>\n
9780553523294 Radha and Jai\u2019s Recipe for Romance<\/i> by Nisha Sharma <\/p>\n
Readers who enjoy competition-fueled romances will love this story about the blending of South Asian cultures and the desire to dance to the rhythm of your heart. Radha is a talented Kathak dancer, but a family dispute makes her leave her dancing career behind for a life in Chicago. There, she meets Bollywood dancer Jai, who recruits her as a choreographer for his dancing team in hopes of winning an upcoming competition. As the competition approaches, Radha confronts her past relationships and growing feelings for Jai in this must-read romance. <\/p>\n
9781984897152 American Betiya<\/i> by Anuradha D. Rajurkar <\/p>\n
This award-winning book by Anuradha Rajurkar has realistic and heart-wrenching writing about a toxic high school relationship. Reni is an Indian American high schooler, and the designated \u201cdream daughter.\u201d However, her first boyfriend, Oliver, makes her question her self-worth, sexuality, and relationship with love. Reni\u2019s journey of handling the turmoil of first love and rediscovering herself is an important coming-of-age story. <\/p>\n
9781524718992 Instructions for Dancing<\/i> by Nicola Yoon <\/p>\n
Opposites attract. Stellar dance moves. Interesting characters. This delightful and emotional story will make you laugh and think about true love. Evie swears off love after her parents\u2019 divorce. Then, after a strange encounter with a woman at a bookshop, she discovers she has the power to see how every romantic relationship will end. To rid herself of the curse, Evie takes classes at a dance studio and meets the charming dance instructor, Xavier. Will she give up her pessimistic view of love and fall for Xavier? Read this magical tale to find out! <\/p>\n
9780593404478 Flirting with Fate<\/i> by J. C. Cervantes <\/p>\n
Fans of The Storm Runner<\/i> series, which is loosely based on Mayan mythology, will welcome J. C. Cervantes\u2019s first YA romance novel. In Flirting with Fate<\/i>, 17-year-old Ava Granados misses a magical blessing she was supposed to receive from her dying abuelita, only to discover that it was given instead to the \u201crandom\u201d stranger she collided with on her way to her grandmother\u2019s deathbed. Is it fate? A cute and quick story that’s sure to capture any teen reader’s heart. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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