Happily Ever Afters
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant is a debut romantic comedy published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021. This 400-page novel is written in English and explores the journey of sixteen-year-old Tessa Johnson, who struggles to see herself as the protagonist in her own life. Tessa, a passionate writer, finds herself at a prestigious art school where she aims to let her stories shine. However, when faced with a creative block, her best friend Caroline encourages her to seek inspiration through real-life experiences, leading Tessa to navigate the complexities of love and self-discovery.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of coming of age, diversity, and the importance of family and friendships. As Tessa embarks on a quest for her own happily ever after, she encounters Nico, a brooding artist, and sweet Sam, who lives nearby. The story delves into Tessa’s internal conflict as she checks off items from Caroline’s romance-inspired list, ultimately questioning whether the love story she is crafting aligns with her true self. This edition presents a rich exploration of identity and relationships within the framework of young adult fiction.
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Jane the Virgin meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in this charming debut romantic comedy filled with Black Girl Magic. Perfect for fans of Mary H. K. Choi and Nicola Yoon, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances.
Sixteen-year-old Tessa Johnson has never felt like the protagonist in her own life. She’s rarely seen herself reflected in the pages of the romance novels she loves. The only place she’s a true leading lady is in her own writing–in the swoony love stories she shares only with Caroline, her best friend and #1 devoted reader.
When Tessa is accepted into the creative writing program of a prestigious art school, she’s excited to finally let her stories shine. But when she goes to her first workshop, the words are just…gone. Fortunately, Caroline has a solution: Tessa just needs to find some inspiration in a real-life love story of her own. And she’s ready with a list of romance novel-inspired steps to a happily ever after. Nico, the brooding artist who looks like he walked out of one of Tessa’s stories, is cast as the perfect Prince Charming.
But as Tessa checks each item off Caroline’s list, she gets further and further away from herself. She risks losing everything she cares about–including the surprising bond she develops with sweet Sam, who lives across the street. She’s well on her way to having her own real-life love story, but is it the one she wants, after all?
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