You Asked for Perfect

ISBN: 1492658278

Author: Silverman, Laura

Condition: New

"Wise romantic and painfully relatable."-Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaFrom acclaimed author Laura Silverman comes a timely novel about a gay teens struggle when academic success and romantic happiness pull him in opposite directions, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Tamara Ireland Stone.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 relationshipuntil a failed calculus quiz puts his future on the line, forcing Ariel to enlist his classmate, Amir, as a tutor.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.In a time where academic pressure on stressed teens couldnt be higher, You Asked for Perfect is a story full of empathy, honesty and heart for anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.The perfect present for readers who want: Books featuring anxiety for teens Queer romance Gay young adult fictionPraise for You Asked for Perfect:An ALA Rainbow List Pick2019 Books All Georgians Should Read List2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards NomineeChicago Public Librarys Best Fiction for Older Readers List"Who can resist a heartfelt romance?"-Booklist