Happily Ever Afters
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant is a debut romantic comedy published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021. This 378-page novel, written in English, follows sixteen-year-old Tessa Johnson, who struggles to see herself as the protagonist in her own life. Despite her passion for writing swoony love stories, Tessa feels disconnected from the romance novels she adores. When she gains acceptance into a prestigious creative writing program, she hopes to find her voice, but instead, she finds herself at a loss for words.
As Tessa embarks on a journey to create her own love story, her best friend Caroline provides a list of romance-inspired steps to guide her. The narrative explores themes of coming of age, diversity, and the complexities of friendship and family. Tessa’s quest for inspiration leads her to the brooding artist Nico, who seems to embody her ideal Prince Charming. However, as she navigates her romantic pursuits, she risks losing her true self and the unexpected connection she forms with her neighbor, Sam. This edition presents a heartfelt exploration of identity and love within the context 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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