Amelia, If Only

Albertalli creates a realistic microcosm of queer and Jewish teen culture with no shortage of her signature humor and clever snark… The friends’ banter is warm, endearing, and relatable. Fresh and witty on the surface, tender and heartfelt at its core. – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The novel is written in first-person narration that brilliantly portrays how Amelia’s delightful brain works… Albertalli masterfully weaves together characters from Amelia’s life with fan favorites from her previous work Imogen, Obviously (2023), but the focus is wholly on Amelia and her journey. Amelia is vibrant and easy to root for, and what she learns about parasocial relationships is impactful for all. Guess who’s back? Albertalli’s back, venturing into one of her previous worlds with more fun, chaotic queer romance and a relevant message for the social media age.” – Booklist

“The witty banter between Amelia and her friends on their road trip and their first glimpses of college life add more layers of humor to this laugh-out-loud, adorable queer romance that is a perfect summer read for any teen who has been in parasocial love with a favorite celebrity.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Becky Albertalli is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of William C. Morris Award winner and National Book Award longlist title Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (now a major motion picture, Love, Simon); The Upside of Unrequited; Leah on the Offbeat; the Simonverse novella Love, Creekwood; What If It’s Us and Here’s to Us (cowritten with Adam Silvera); Yes No Maybe So (cowritten with Aisha Saeed); Kate in Waiting; and Imogen, Obviously, a Stonewall Honor Book. Becky lives with her family near Atlanta.