You Asked for Perfect
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4.3 • 56 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
"Wise‚ romantic‚ and painfully relatable."—Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
From acclaimed author Laura Silverman comes a timely novel about a bisexual teen's struggle when academic success and romantic happiness pull him in opposite directions, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Tamara Ireland Stone.
Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college résumé: first chair violinist, dedicated volunteer, active synagogue congregant, and expected valedictorian. He barely has time to think about a social life, let alone a relationship…until a failed calculus quiz puts his future on the line, forcing Ariel to enlist his classmate, Amir, as a tutor.
As the two spend more time together, Ariel discovers he may not like calculus, but he does like Amir. When he's with Amir, the crushing academic pressure fades away on, and a fuller and brighter world comes into focus. But college deadlines are still looming. And adding a new relationship to his long list of commitments may just push Ariel past his limit.
In a time where academic pressure on stressed teens couldn't be higher, You Asked for Perfect is a story full of empathy, honesty and heart for anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.
The perfect present for readers who want:
• Books featuring anxiety for teens
• Queer romance
• Gay young adult fiction
• Jewish representation
Praise for You Asked for Perfect:
An ALA Rainbow List Pick
2019 Books All Georgians Should Read List
2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Nominee
Chicago Public Library's Best Fiction for Older Readers List
"Who can resist a heartfelt romance?"—Booklist
"Silverman's novel hit me straight in the heart… It was powerful enough to make me want to be a better—yet still imperfect—person."—Bill Konigsberg, author of The Music of What Happens
"A coming-of-age novel that will charm readers with its relatable and diverse characters, quirky storyline, and interweaving of faith, queerness, and the everyday lives of seniors navigating the pressures of college applications, grades, and relationships. Heartwarming and engaging."—Kirkus
Customer Reviews
A student experience anyone can relate to
A wonderfully written piece full of great characters.
I know no means was a straight A student in high school but reading this novel still had me reflecting on what is was like to be in high school (C/o 2018). The constant stress and anxiety is captured wonderfully here while also touching on some diverse topics and none of it feels forced. The synopsis for this book does not do it justice. It’s a lot less like a fan fiction about a gay and his tutor falling in love and way more about a struggling high school senior trying to find a way to get good grades without risking his mental health or the relationships he has with the people around him.
@the author, thank you for this masterpiece it will stick with me personally for years to come