When their now famous ex-boyfriend asks them to participate in a teen reality show, two eighteen year old girls―one bent on revenge, the other open to rekindling romance―get tangled up in an unexpected twist when they fall for each other instead in Never Ever Getting Back Together by nationally and internationally-bestselling and Indie Next Pick author Sophie Gonzales. “Wickedly funny [and] searingly sexy.”―Kelly Quindlen, author of She Drives Me Crazy It’s been two years since Maya's ex-boyfriend cheated on her, and she still can’t escape him: his sister married the crown prince of a minor European country and he captured hearts as her charming younger brother. If the world only knew the real Jordy, the manipulative liar who broke Maya’s heart. Skye Kaplan was always cautious with her heart until Jordy said all the right things and earned her trust. Now his face is all over the media and Skye is still wondering why he stopped calling. When Maya and Skye are invited to star on the reality dating show Second-Chance Romance , they’re whisked away to a beautiful mansion―along with four more of Jordy’s exes―to compete for his affections while the whole world watches. Skye wonders if she and Jordy can recapture the spark she knows they had, but Maya has other plans: exposing Jordy and getting revenge. As they navigate the competition, Skye and Maya discover that their real happily ever after is nothing they could have scripted. Gr 9 Up—Reality TV show contestants who are fresh out of high school and looking for love with a pseudo-member of a royal family? Gonzales ropes in readers and will have them hooked. Maya was dumped by Jordy, and he started dating Skye two years ago; his older sister is now married to a prince of a small European country and he's suddenly an eligible bachelor, hence the show, Second-Chance Romance, which brings together his exes for a competition to get back with him. Maya hates Jordy just as much as she hates Skye—who she's stuck rooming with for the duration of the filming—and agrees to do the show in hopes of secretly bringing Jordy down. On the other hand, despite many reservations after her relationship with Jordy abruptly ended when he moved, Skye decided to give him another chance. Though the story is slow to start and some suspension of disbelief regarding typical 18-year-old behavior is necessary, this novel finds ways to incorporate the importance of friendship, second chances, and love in all forms without feeling heavy or overbearing. The novel includes LGBTQIA+ representation in main characters as well as BIPOC side characters. There are age-relevant displays of affection. VERDICT A great addition to any high school collection looking to add light romance reads to their shelves and a solid recommendation for readers who are tired of drama on the screen or in real life but could use a distraction.—Samantha Hull FORBES: Most-Anticipated YA Novels Coming This Fall BUSTLE: The Most Anticipated Books of November 2022 BETCHES: Books to Add to Your Fall Reading List POPSUGAR: The Best New YA Books of 2022 BUZZFEED: New LGBTQ YA Books To Curl Up With This Fall + Highly Anticipated Young Adult Books Releasing This Fall SHE READS: Best Romance Books Coming in 2022 HER CAMPUS: Upcoming Books to Read in the Next 3 Months AUTOSTRADDLE: Queer and Feminist Books Coming Your Way Fall 2022 BOOK RIOT: Your Guide to Fall 2022 YA Books GOODREADS: The Most Anticipated Young Adult Books of November THE NERD DAILY: Upcoming 2022 Queer Book Releases + November 2022 Book Releases LAMBDA LITERARY : November’s Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ Books "Employing hilariously biting alternating perspectives and a cast populated by strongly characterized female heroines and deliciously despicable reality TV villains, Gonzales expertly taps into contemporary society’s Bachelor obsession to deliver a smart rom-com with a twist.” ― Publishers Weekly , starred review "Narrated in alternating points of view by two layered, complex characters, this fun YA romance is full of twists and turns, petty revenge schemes, and chaotic drama that rivals an actual reality show. If you enjoyed Netflix’s Do Revenge and are craving a bisexual season of The Bachelor, you absolutely must pick up this book." - Booklist , starred review "Never Ever Getting Back Together is an absolute home run...the queer feel-good romcom of the year." ― The Nerd Daily "Containing juicy secrets, sizzling chemistry, swoon-worthy reveals, and all the drama one could want, Gonzales's delightful rom-com will leave readers craving more." ― PopSugar "A hilariously charming mix of romance meets reality show." ― Paste Magazine "A light, escapist read." ― Kirkus “Wickedly funny [and] searingly sexy... Gonzales has written an incisive reflection on the thin line between love and hate. Don’t let this one get away.” ―Kelly Quindlen, author of She Drives Me Crazy "A fun, fast-paced enemies-to-lovers romcom,
