You Bet Your Heart
(Sprache: Englisch)
A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling in love along the way, from debut author Danielle Parker.
Sasha Johnson-Sun might not know everything—like how to...
Sasha Johnson-Sun might not know everything—like how to...
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A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling in love along the way, from debut author Danielle Parker.Sasha Johnson-Sun might not know everything—like how to fully heal after her dad’s passing or how many more Saturdays her mom can spend cleaning houses. But the one thing Sasha is certain of? She will graduate this year as Skyline High’s class valedictorian.
At least, she was sure before the principal calls Sasha and her cute, effortlessly gifted ex–best friend, Ezra Davis-Goldberg, into his office to deliver earth-shattering news: they’re tied for valedictorian and the scholarship attached…
This outcome can’t be left to chance. So, Sasha and Ezra agree on a best-of-three, winner-take-all academic bet. As they go head-to-head, they are forced not only to reexamine why they drifted apart but also to figure out who they’ve become since. With her future hanging in the balance, Sasha must choose: honor her family’s sacrifices by winning (at all costs) or give her heart a shot at finding happiness?
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Chapter 1I ve been summoned.
Every student at Skyline High School knows the principal s calling card--that infamous wallet-sized light green piece of paper. So when Marcus Scott, the self-declared Hermes of school messengers, busts into my AP English class like he s walking onto a Broadway stage, I don t pay him any mind. Instead, I grow an inch taller in my seat, extending my raised hand high in the air.
Why, Sasha, yes, please, Mrs. Gregg says. Her eyes dart between Marcus and me. She nods for me to proceed and we both smile. We ve been doing this exchange all senior year. She asks the tough questions, and while other students are thinking, I stay ready to answer. Like right now, my fingertips flutter in the air as I wait to respond to her question about Shakespeare and his influence on modern media.
But that moment never comes, because Marcus walks up to Mrs. Gregg, hands her the summons slip, and then points at me. It s not until Marcus leaves that Mrs. Gregg slides the flimsy paper across my desk and I realize what s happening. All eyes in the room shift to me, and my body stiffens. I know what they re thinking, because it s what I m thinking too: What the hell is this about?
I ve been called to the principal s office all of once, and it was because my perfect-attendance certificate needed to be picked up. Without making too much of a fuss, I grab my bag and place my pencils, pens, and highlighters in their respective pouches--yes, they each have their own homes. Then I gather the rest of my things and go. Quickly. Trying not to overanalyze how the word now is circled three times in black ink.
In the main office, a small bell on the door dings, announcing my presence. I take another step and am met with a mix of familiarity--I ve been going to Skyline since freshman year, and the school is like my second home--and newness, because I m never actually in the main office. The walls are adorned with student photos from the last three
... mehr
decades, with a sea star, a sea otter, a sea lion, and my personal favorite, waves (because we are, you know, making waves here as the second-best public high school in Monterey), as a backdrop. When you go to school this close to the Pacific Ocean, the themes are always gonna be nautical. Mrs. Brown, the world s nicest office attendant, perks up.
There s our number-one girl, she calls from behind the counter. Sasha, sweetie, it s so nice to see you. Whatcha doing here?
I inch toward her and hold up my summons slip so she can see I ve been called to the office--I m not just walking around, loitering, wasting class time. As if I would do that anyway. Her eyes dart across the paper and then back at me before breaking into a warm smile, like the sun. I swear, if every high school in America had a Mrs. Brown, student productivity would increase by, like, a lot. People would just be better.
Have a seat, honey. Principal Newton is finishing up a meeting and then he ll be right with you. She leans on the counter, closing the space between us. Up close, her brown skin glistens. Her straight black hair is in her signature short bob, and her bangs have a streak of gray that makes her look badass, like how I imagine Storm would be in her fifties. Or forties, or thirties? Maybe? Mrs. B is one of those women with flawless skin and a playful personality who seem to defy age.
I try to return her kindness with a smile.
Knowing you, I bet this is something good--exceptional, even. Then she flashes me a wink.
I can t help but feel . . . thrilled. Being swept out of class to the principal s office. I ve been on point all senior year--scratch that, my whole high school career--and maybe this meeting is about tha
There s our number-one girl, she calls from behind the counter. Sasha, sweetie, it s so nice to see you. Whatcha doing here?
I inch toward her and hold up my summons slip so she can see I ve been called to the office--I m not just walking around, loitering, wasting class time. As if I would do that anyway. Her eyes dart across the paper and then back at me before breaking into a warm smile, like the sun. I swear, if every high school in America had a Mrs. Brown, student productivity would increase by, like, a lot. People would just be better.
Have a seat, honey. Principal Newton is finishing up a meeting and then he ll be right with you. She leans on the counter, closing the space between us. Up close, her brown skin glistens. Her straight black hair is in her signature short bob, and her bangs have a streak of gray that makes her look badass, like how I imagine Storm would be in her fifties. Or forties, or thirties? Maybe? Mrs. B is one of those women with flawless skin and a playful personality who seem to defy age.
I try to return her kindness with a smile.
Knowing you, I bet this is something good--exceptional, even. Then she flashes me a wink.
I can t help but feel . . . thrilled. Being swept out of class to the principal s office. I ve been on point all senior year--scratch that, my whole high school career--and maybe this meeting is about tha
... weniger
Autoren-Porträt von Danielle Parker
The daughter of a Korean immigrant mother and a Black American father, Danielle has spent her life looking deeply at the intersections of race and class while also embracing her heritage and rich family histories. She has over ten years of experience as a high school English teacher, during which her superpower was helping reluctant readers find a novel they absolutely loved. Danielle lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. You Bet Your Heart is her debut novel.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Danielle Parker
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2023, Internationale Ausgabe, 320 Seiten, Masse: 14,1 x 21 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593705785
- ISBN-13: 9780593705780
- Erscheinungsdatum: 24.05.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Romantic, real, and tender. Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever AftersYour next favorite rom-com. Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know
Utterly charming and thoroughly delightful! Julia Drake, author of The Last True Poets of the Sea
An affirming love story for the anxious, the driven, the color-coordinated-pencil-case-loving reluctant romantics everywhere. Jade Adia, author of There Goes the Neighborhood
A fun, fast-paced, and flirty rom-com. Come for the swoons, stay for the feels. Samantha Markum, author of This May End Badly
An insightful and emotional exploration of teen changes and growth. Kirkus Reviews
"[A] hilarious portrayal of academic angst." Publishers Weekly
"Hand to readers who enjoy other academic rivals-to-love stories such as Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach and The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You by Lily Anderson." School Library Journal
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