It Only Happens in the Movies

From an award-winning author, a deconstructed rom-com proving that in reality "girl meets boy" doesn't always mean "happily ever after" . . . or does it?

Audrey is over romance. While dealing with her parents' contentious divorce, a breakup of her own, and shifting friendship dynamics, she has every reason to feel cynical. But then she meets Harry, her fellow coworker at the local cinema. He's brash, impulsive, and a major flirt. And even though Audrey tries to resist, she finds herself falling for his charms.

But in this funny, insightful, and ultimately empowering novel, love—and life—isn't what it's like in the movies.

At turns funny, feminist, and achingly real, It Only Happens in the Movies is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Patrick Ness, and Julie Buxbaum.

"A substantial romance for even the most skeptical teens." —Booklist (starred review)

"Audrey and Harry's relationship sings with witty banter, electric heat, and feverish emotion, but Audrey's journey to self-discovery reaps even more rewards, leaving readers with a fresh, realistic look at first love . . . A wild ride that's high on drama and deep in self-reflection." —Kirkus Reviews

"A smart, funny, and emotionally satisfying rom-com." —Publishers Weekly