Emmett
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- ¥1,600
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★ “A smoothly written, highly readable—no, make that irresistible romance…There is not a false note in this expert effort, and Emmett is a character to treasure.” –Booklist, starred review
★ "An optimistic read that explores identity and provides models of healthy relationships, sex, and love… a sensitive and affirming adaptation." –Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Rosen aptly carries [Jane] Austen’s torch, delivering comparably witty banter and keen social commentary… Delightfully queer and downright swoonworthy." –Kirkus, starred review
A modern-day gay Emma, with the spikey social critique of Austen plus the lush over-the-top romance of Bridgerton.
Emmett Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence and had lived nearly eighteen years in the world with very little to distress or vex him.
Emmett knows he’s blessed. And because of that, he tries to give back: from charity work to letting the often irritating Georgia sit at his table at lunch, he knows it’s important to be nice. And recently, he’s found a new way of giving back: matchmaking. He set up his best friend Taylor with her new boyfriend and it’s gone perfectly. So when his occasional friend-with-benefits Harrison starts saying he wants a boyfriend (something Emmett definitely does NOT want to be), he decides to try and find Harrison the perfect man at Highbury Academy.
Emmett’s childhood friend, Miles, thinks finding a boyfriend for a guy you sleep with is a bad idea. But Miles is straight, and Emmett says this is gay life – your friends, your lovers, your boyfriends – they all come from the same very small pool. That’s why Emmett doesn’t date – to keep things clean. He knows the human brain isn’t done developing until twenty-five, so any relationship he enters into before then would inevitably end in a breakup, in loss. And he’s seen what loss can do. His mother died four years ago and his Dad hasn’t been the same since.
But the lines Emmett tries to draw are more porous than he thinks, and as he tries to find Harrison the perfect match, he learns that gifted as he may be, maybe he has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to love.
Modern and very gay, with a charmingly conceited lead who is convinced he knows it all, and the occasional reference to the classic movie Clueless, Emmett brings you lush romance all while exploring the complexities of queer culture—where your lovers and friends are sometimes the same person, but the person you fall in love with might be a total surprise.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this spirited modern retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, 17-year-old white and gay high school senior Emmett Woodhouse knows that his good looks, intelligence, and wealth afford him a privileged life. So, despite navigating grief over his mother's death and helping his father manage his worsening mental health, Emmett feels compelled to give back to his Highbury Academy community. Though he's vowed not to date until he's at least 25, he endeavors to help others who are unlucky in love. When Emmett's recurring casual hookup says that he wants a boyfriend, Emmett decides to play matchmaker, which proves harder than expected. Constant, unhelpful commentary from condescending neighbor Miles—his straight, white childhood crush who Emmett believes doesn't understand the complexity of queer relationships—doesn't help. Rosen (Lion's Legacy) cultivates a joyously intersectionally diverse environment through which characters—and readers—feel safe and supported, making for an optimistic read that explores identity and provides models of healthy relationships, sex, and love. While retaining the signature wit and warm tone of the inspiration material, Rosen crafts a sensitive and affirming adaptation. Ages 14–up.
