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 Here we go! Some romance <3 

This week's book are from Barnes and Noble. 


The Sky Blues

Robbie Couch

"The Sky Blues" by Robbie Couch is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel about a high school senior who, while navigating the complexities of his senior year and his own identity, organizes a promposal to his crush that sparks both personal revelations and a broader acceptance of his true self.

My teenager just read this book and gave it a solid 4 stars. It highlight LGBTQ characters without making it their whole identity. It also includes a promposal! Which is all the rage with kids these days!



Check & Mate 

Ali Hazelwood

"Check & Mate" by Ali Hazelwood is a compelling romance about a brilliant chess grandmaster who, while dealing with a career setback and her own personal insecurities, finds unexpected love and support from a charming rival.

I did not get assigned this, but I know I would love to read it at some point! 

Ali Hazelwood is a rom-master!


Tweet Cute

Emma Lord 

A delightful contemporary romance about two high school students who fall for each other through anonymous Twitter exchanges, all while navigating a rivalry between their families' competing businesses.

Oooo do I love an epistolory story! I can't wait to read this one!!It looks like it has some great tv movie vibes! 


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