I Was Told There Would Be Romance
$24.25
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2026
Summary
For fans of Never Have I Ever and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before comes a hilarious and heartfelt novel about a young Haitian girl navigating high school, friendship, and crushes.
Fifteen-year-old Fancy Augustine is a Haitian American girl with three simple desires. She’d like to trade in her floppy, oversize boobs for cute, perky ones. She’d love a boyfriend. And she is desperate for an invite to the biggest event of the school year: Imani Park’s birthday party. W…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316568012 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316568015 |
| Author: | Marie Arnold |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“From the snowballing lies, endearing adult confidante, hilarious tone, and obsessive crushing, this story has Never Have I Ever written all over it…. sure to keep readers laughing.”–Booklist“Arnold addresses racial stereotyping, parental expectations, grief, and other heavy issues with a light hand… a good choice for reluctant readers and those who enjoy pop culture.”–School Library Journal“Fancy is flawed, self-aware, and charming, and her open and direct nature and often-humorous delivery are appealing. This novel also thoughtfully explores themes of friendship, romance, identity, and body image…. A refreshingly vulnerable and candid protagonist.” –Kirkus
About The Author
Marie Arnold
Marie Arnold was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and came to America at the age of seven. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York alongside her extended family. She attended Columbia College in Chicago, where her main focus was creative writing. As Lola StVil, she is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling indie author. Over two million readers have downloaded her Young Adult fantasy series GUARDIANS. She currently has 3 projects under development at Disney Junior and Disney Plus, one of which is an animated show based on her middle grade novel The Year I Flew Away.
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