Her Good Side
(Sprache: Englisch)
A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about two awkward teens who decide to practice dating in order to be good at the real thing. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han.
Sixteen-year-old Bethany...
Sixteen-year-old Bethany...
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A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about two awkward teens who decide to practice dating in order to be good at the real thing. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han.Sixteen-year-old Bethany Greene, though confident and self-assured, is what they call a late-bloomer. She’s never had a boyfriend, date, or first kiss. She’s determined to change that but after her crush turns her down cold for Homecoming—declaring her too inexperienced—and all her back-up ideas fall through, she cautiously agrees to go with her best friend’s boyfriend Jacob. A platonic date is better than no date, right? Until Saylor breaks up with said boyfriend.
Dumped twice in just two months, Jacob Yeun wonders if he’s the problem. After years hiding behind his camera and a shocking summer glow up, he wasn’t quite ready for all the attention or to be someone’s boyfriend. There are no guides for his particular circumstances, or for taking your ex’s best friend to the dance.
Why not make the best of an awkward situation? Bethany and Jacob decide to fake date for practice, building their confidence in matters of the heart.
And it works—guys are finally noticing Bethany. But things get complicated as their kissing sessions—for research of course!—start to feel real. This arrangement was supposed to help them in dating other people, but what if their perfect match is right in front of them?
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1Bethany
(takes a very risky, yet brave, chance)
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he way I see it, everyone has a type, and if you likethick Black girls of slightly above--average height with very clear, medium brown skin, dimples, and boobs just big enough to consider a reduction in the future, then I m the girl for you. My type? Oliver Gutierrez, hands down. Problem is, I haven t figured out if I m the kind of person he d go for. He s had a few girlfriends in his sixteen years and there s been no pattern among them that I ve been able to surmise. But today I am determined to find out if I fit intothat randomness. Today, I m gonna ask Oliver Gutierrez to homecoming.
You want me to come with? my best friend Tatum asks as we step out of Ms. Robinson s fourth period English class. We both have lunch next, with our other besties Glory and Saylor, and Tatum s girlfriend, Emily. I need to stop by my locker to grab my lunch. Oliver s locker is next to mine. He has fifth period lunch too. This is my moment to catch him and pop the big question. I ll push all my anxiety to the side. That weird, fast--talking mumbly thing I do when I get nervous will absolutely not happen. I ll flash Oliver a sweet, confident smile and ask him if he wants to join me on one of the biggest nights of the year.
It just sucks I have to do the asking in a crowded hallway and not on a quiet, starlit night on Venice Beach like I d envisioned a million times.
No. I have to do this on my own, I say as we stop at Tatum s locker. I wait as they swap out their books and grab their lunch. Then Tatum turns to face me. They put their hands on my shoulders and I hone in on the blue--and--silverglitter artfully streaked all over their beautiful honey-brown face. There s a football game tonight. Tatum has some very intense cheerleading to do.
Bethany Greene, you are an irresistible goddess.
She s right! some random freshman agrees as she pushes by us.
Thanks? I say to the random freshman s back before I refocus
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on Tatum s glitter.
You walk right up to that boy and you let him know that taking you to homecoming will be the best decision of his life. You can do this.
I can do this.
You re beautiful and I love you. Go get em, champ, Tatum says. Nothing uplifts you like a cheerleader telling you you re beautiful. I can do this. I m gonna do this. Right now. I let out a deep breath and march down the hall. I turn the corner into the west wing and spot Oliver, head and shoulders over our classmates. He s wearing his royal--blue home jersey, with the number 87 ironed onto the shoulders. He looks good.
I m what my moms call a late bloomer. I ve always been more interested in other things that had nothing to do with boys, but sometime over the summer that changed. Actually, I m lying. I know the exact moment things changed. I had my friends over to swim in my pool. Glory s boyfriend and the other juniors on the football team came by after they d finished one of their preseason workouts. It was all fun and games until a splash fight devolved into something else. I was laughing, trying not to think about how long it was going to take me to blow--dry my knotless braids, when suddenly Oliver picked me up and effortlessly lifted me over his shoulder.
The air left my lungs, water flying all around us. Over the sound of my high--pitched screech, I could hear Glory telling Landon to put her down. I think their plan was some sort of backward chicken fight. I grabbed Oliver s thick waist and held on for dear life until he put me down. I couldn t find my breath, between the water running down my face and the odd laughter bubbling out of my lungs. He playf
You walk right up to that boy and you let him know that taking you to homecoming will be the best decision of his life. You can do this.
I can do this.
You re beautiful and I love you. Go get em, champ, Tatum says. Nothing uplifts you like a cheerleader telling you you re beautiful. I can do this. I m gonna do this. Right now. I let out a deep breath and march down the hall. I turn the corner into the west wing and spot Oliver, head and shoulders over our classmates. He s wearing his royal--blue home jersey, with the number 87 ironed onto the shoulders. He looks good.
I m what my moms call a late bloomer. I ve always been more interested in other things that had nothing to do with boys, but sometime over the summer that changed. Actually, I m lying. I know the exact moment things changed. I had my friends over to swim in my pool. Glory s boyfriend and the other juniors on the football team came by after they d finished one of their preseason workouts. It was all fun and games until a splash fight devolved into something else. I was laughing, trying not to think about how long it was going to take me to blow--dry my knotless braids, when suddenly Oliver picked me up and effortlessly lifted me over his shoulder.
The air left my lungs, water flying all around us. Over the sound of my high--pitched screech, I could hear Glory telling Landon to put her down. I think their plan was some sort of backward chicken fight. I grabbed Oliver s thick waist and held on for dear life until he put me down. I couldn t find my breath, between the water running down my face and the odd laughter bubbling out of my lungs. He playf
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Autoren-Porträt von Rebekah Weatherspoon
Rebekah Weatherspoon
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Rebekah Weatherspoon
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 14 Jahre
- 2023, Internationale Ausgabe, 304 Seiten, Masse: 14,2 x 21 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Razorbill
- ISBN-10: 0593696050
- ISBN-13: 9780593696057
- Erscheinungsdatum: 21.07.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Queen of romance Rebekah Weatherspoon is blessedly making her YA debut with this fake dating triumph. BuzzfeedRebekah Weatherspoon delivers a fresh, addictive read full of pitch-perfect dialogue; fun, likable characters; but most of all, heart. Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries
The biggest chef s kiss for Rebekah Weatherspoon s funny, tender, utterly charming YA debut. Her Good Side is the kind of book that leaves you giddy. Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Everything Rebekah Weatherspoon touches is full of heart, charm, and swoony romance. Her Good Side is a YA rom-com for the ages and I was only sad it had to end! I'm a fan for life! Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Dumplin'
A fun and captivating read that will have you rooting for Bethany and Jake the whole way through and swooning the moment they realize they are meant for one another. Suzanne Park, author of The Perfect Escape and Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous
This fake-dating story will delight readers to no end. Alongside a strong cast of characters and a vivid portrayal of California, the author crafts a fully formed world and authentic depiction of first love, which celebrates awkward high-school experiences, unexpected romances, and stellar support systems. Booklist (Starred review)
Sincerely rendered character dynamics provide a well-rounded vehicle through which to explore themes surrounding stigma, sexual identity, and healthy relationships. Publishers Weekly
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