This Is Why They Hate Us
This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves, published by Simon and Schuster on August 23, 2022, is a contemporary young adult fiction that explores the complexities of unrequited love and self-discovery. The story follows high school senior Enrique “Quique” Luna, who is determined to move on from his feelings for his best friend, Saleem Kanazi, by seeking out new romantic interests over the summer. As Quique navigates his feelings and relationships, he faces the challenges of being only out to his best friend and grappling with his lack of confidence in dating.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of LGBTQ identity, romance, and social dynamics among teenagers. Quique’s journey introduces him to a variety of intriguing characters, including the stoner-jock Tyler, the class president Ziggy, and the charming Manny, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for connection. As the summer progresses, Quique learns that attempting to forget someone by pursuing multiple romantic prospects may lead to unexpected realizations about himself and the importance of living authentically. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English.
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This “hilariously chaotic and profound” (Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End) summer romp is Netflix’s Never Have I Ever meets What If It’s Us about a high school senior determined to get over his unrequited feelings for his best friend by getting under someone else.
Enrique “Quique” Luna has one goal this summer—get over his crush on Saleem Kanazi by pursuing his other romantic prospects. Never mind that he’s only out to his best friend, Fabiola. Never mind that he has absolutely zero game. And definitely forget the fact that good and kind and, not to mention, beautiful Saleem is leaving LA for the summer to reunite with a girl his parents are trying to set him up with.
Luckily, Quique’s prospects are each intriguing in their own ways. There’s stoner-jock Tyler Montana, who might be just as interested in Fabiola as he is in Quique; straitlaced senior class president, Ziggy Jackson; and Manny Zuniga, who keeps looking at Quique like he’s carne asada fresh off the grill. With all these choices, Quique is sure to forget about Saleem in no time.
But as the summer heats up and his deep-seated fears and anxieties boil over, Quique soon realizes that getting over one guy by getting under a bunch of others may not have been the best laid plan and living his truth can come at a high cost.
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