A girl plans to bring a celebrity to her small town to perform-but doesn't expect the twists and turns along the way.
Emma Mills is the author of First & Then, This Adventure Ends, and Foolish Hearts. She lives in Indianapolis, where she is currently pursuing a PhD in cell biology.
"Sweet, witty, and touching . . . a novel that transcends the
conventional romance genre." --VOYA, starred review
"Rife with witticism, like a finely honed sitcom, and brimming with
heart." --Kirkus Reviews Foolish Hearts: "Mills (This Adventure
Ends) thoughtfully explores the nuances of all kinds of
relationships, both friendly and romantic. . . . Through these
friendship struggles and romances old and new, Mills evokes the
high stakes and vast rewards of trust, intimacy, and honesty."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The characters are wonderfully fresh and honest. . . . The course
of true love never did run smooth, but in the case of these two
lovers, the journey is worth your while." --Kirkus Reviews "[Main
character] Claudia's. . . voice shines. A fun, thoughtful portrayal
of different kinds of vulnerability." --Booklist This Adventure
Ends: "Immensely enjoyable." --Booklist "Mills (First & Then)
seamlessly creates art imitating life imitating art while bringing
freshness to the familiar romantic conventions she invokes. With
taut, realistic dialogue, she expertly crafts blossoming
friendships and nascent romances." --Publishers Weekly First &
Then: "With sporadic references to Jane Austen's famous characters
and wickedly inventive language, Mills closely observes the social
milieu of an American high school. . . . A fresh, smart, inventive,
and altogether impressive debut." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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