You Asked for Perfect - by Laura Silverman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin. He reluctantly--secretly--gets a tutor. Amir and Ariel have never gotten along, but Amir excels in calculus, and Ariel is low on options. Their time together goes better than expected, and soon, their relationship ventures beyond textbooks.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Wise' romantic' and painfully relatable.--Becky Albertalli, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda</em></strong><em></em></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In a time where academic pressure on stressed teens couldn't be higher, <em>You Asked for Perfect</em> is a story full of empathy, honesty and heart for anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.</p><strong>The perfect present for readers who want: </strong><li>Books featuring anxiety for teens</li><li>Queer romance</li><li>Gay young adult fiction</li><li>Jewish representation</li><p><strong>Praise for <em>You Asked for Perfect</em>: </strong><br>An ALA Rainbow List Pick<br>2019 Books All Georgians Should Read List<br>2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Nominee<br>Chicago Public Library's Best Fiction for Older Readers List<br>Who can resist <strong>a heartfelt romance</strong>?--<em>Booklist</em><br>Silverman's novel <strong>hit me straight in the heart</strong>... It was powerful enough to make me want to be a better--yet still imperfect--person.--Bill Konigsberg, author of <em>The Music of What Happens</em><br>A coming-of-age novel that <strong>will charm readers</strong> 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. <strong>Heartwarming and engaging</strong>.--<em>Kirkus</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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. - <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong><br><br>Appealing... who can resist a heartfelt romance? - <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong><br>
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