Cynthia Hand

Bestselling author Cynthia Hand delivers a funny, awkward, and altogether honest coming-of-age story about one girl’s attempt to make the most of a summer in paradise—perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han. Ada’s life is a mess. She just caught her boyfriend cheating on her after a humiliating attempt at losing her virginity, and she’s had it up to here with her gorgeous older sister’s unsolicited advice. But things really hit the fan during a family vacation in Hawaii, where Ada discovers her own mother is having an affair. Apparently, everyone is falling into bed with people they shouldn’t. Everyone except Ada. But when Ada decides she’s going to stop trying and start doing—sex, that is—her best laid plan overlooks an inconvenient truth: Feelings, romantic or not, always get in the way. What happens when one girl's carefully laid plans for her first time collide with everyone else's secrets? First Love and Heartbreak: Ada thought she was ready for her first time, but catching her boyfriend with someone else definitely wasn’t part of the plan. Complicated Sister Dynamics: Between her gorgeous older sister’s unsolicited advice and her own insecurities, Ada is just trying to find her own way without being compared. A Life-Changing Summer in Hawaii: A family trip to paradise turns explosive when Ada discovers her own mother is having an affair, revealing secrets that will change everything. A Perfectly Imperfect Heroine: Navigating messy families, messier relationships, and the awkward moments of growing up, Ada’s journey is a hilarious and honest story for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re getting it all wrong.

Print · HarperCollins · 2021 · English

eBook · HarperCollins · 2021 · English