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Product Description A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Boy Meets Boy about Nathan Bird, who has sworn off happy endings but is sorely tested when his former best friend, Ollie, moves back to town. Nathan Bird doesn't believe in happy endings. Although he's the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nate's seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real life. Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel--but this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom-com-worthy, someone does come along: Oliver James Hernández, his childhood best friend. After a painful mix-up when they were little, Nate finally has the chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own happily ever after? Review A sweet YA romance about taking necessary risks...The story is unflinchingly realistic and doesn't sugarcoat the tough stuff, but it's also a quick, breezy tale that will appeal to a wide range of readers.-- "School Library Journal" An excellent and nuanced coming-of-age tale.-- "School Library Journal (starred review) on Hurricane Child" Engrossing...Callender assembles a delightful cast of teenage characters who feel so authentic that readers will be scanning their school cafeterias for them...A delightful testimony to the enduring power of love.-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)" About the Author Kheryn Callender is originally from Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Kheryn has a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA from the New School's writing for children program. They are also the author of the middle grade novel Hurricane