Meet Cute
Meet Cute by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a 2018 anthology published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, featuring 314 pages of original short stories that explore the theme of first encounters in romance. This collection showcases contributions from several popular young adult authors, each presenting unique narratives about how characters meet, whether through social media mishaps, chance encounters, or unexpected situations.
Readers will find a diverse array of tales that delve into social themes surrounding dating and relationships, capturing the essence of young love in contemporary settings. The anthology includes stories that range from charming and humorous to poignant and thought-provoking, featuring characters from various backgrounds and experiences. With contributions from authors like Nina LaCour, Sara Shepard, and Nicola Yoon, this collection offers a rich tapestry of romantic beginnings that resonate with the complexities of youth and connection.
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Whether or not you believe in fate, or luck, or love at first sight, every romance has to start somewhere. Meet Cute is an anthology of original short stories featuring tales of “how they first met” from some of today’s most popular YA authors.
Readers will experience Nina LaCour’s beautifully written piece about two Bay Area girls meeting via a cranky customer service Tweet, Sara Shepard’s glossy tale about a magazine intern and a young rock star, Nicola Yoon’s imaginative take on break-ups and make-ups, Katie Cotugno’s story of two teens hiding out from the police at a house party, and Huntley Fitzpatrick’s charming love story that begins over iced teas at a diner. There’s futuristic flirting from Kass Morgan and Katharine McGee, a riveting transgender heroine from Meredith Russo, a subway missed connection moment from Jocelyn Davies, and a girl determined to get out of her small town from Ibi Zoboi. Jennifer Armentrout writes a sweet story about finding love from a missing library book, Emery Lord has a heartwarming and funny tale of two girls stuck in an airport, Dhonielle Clayton takes a thoughtful, speculate approach to pre-destined love, and Julie Murphy dreams up a fun twist on reality dating show contestants.
This incredibly talented group of authors brings us a collection of stories that are at turns romantic and witty, epic and everyday, heartbreaking and real.
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