This Time It’s Real
This Time It’s Real by Ann Liang, published by Scholastic Press in 2023, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of romance, friendship, and the complexities of adolescence. The story follows seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her fabricated essay about love goes viral, leading to newfound popularity and an internship opportunity. As she navigates her new environment at an international school in Beijing, Eliza finds herself in a precarious situation, having to maintain a secret about her lack of romantic experience.
In a bid to keep up appearances, Eliza enters into a fake relationship with Caz Song, a well-known actor in her class. Their arrangement begins to blur the lines between pretense and reality, as Caz becomes the ideal boyfriend, bringing joy and excitement into her life. As their connection deepens, Eliza faces the challenge of balancing her dreams with the potential heartbreak that honesty might bring. This edition, with 352 pages, delves into the intricacies of young love and the pressures of social expectations, making it a relatable read for those interested in contemporary young adult narratives.
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Get ready to fall in love in this hilarious romcom about a girl who begins a fake relationship with the famous actor in her class, perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han, by New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang.
When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin’s essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, her entire life changes overnight. Now she has the approval of her classmates at her new international school in Beijing, a career-launching internship opportunity at her favorite magazine…and a massive secret to keep.
Eliza made her essay up. She’s never been in a relationship before, let alone in love. All good writing is lying, right?
Desperate to hide the truth, Eliza strikes a deal with the famous actor in her class, the charming but aloof Caz Song. She’ll help him write his college applications if he poses as her boyfriend. Caz is a dream boyfriend — he passes handwritten notes to her in class, makes her little sister laugh, and takes her out on motorcycle rides to the best snack stalls around the city.
But when her relationship with Caz starts feeling a little too convincing, all of Eliza’s carefully laid plans are threatened. Can she still follow her dreams if it means breaking her own heart?
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