
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · May 6, 2025
Scorching-hot summer.
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- Who it’s for
- Playful romance with a friend-group spark and plenty to talk about.
- Genres
- Contemporary YA Romance, Romantic Comedy for Teens, Friendship for Teens
- Published
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, May 6, 2025
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Scorching-hot summer. Scorching-hot chemistry. Two teens can’t forget they’re just friends in this sweet, funny, electrifying romance from New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams—perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon. Meet Audre. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. Meet Bash. Mysterious new senior. Everybody’s crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewelry. King of having a good time.
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It’s the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn’s elite academy—and Audre Mercy-Moore’s life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? She’s stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby). Under these conditions, she’ll never finish writing her self-help book—i.e., the key to winning over Stanford’s admissions board. Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her “fun consultant.” His job? To help her complete the Experience Challenge—her list of five wild dares designed to give her juicy book material. She’ll get inspo; he’ll get paid. Everybody wins. He isn’t boyfriend material. And she’s not looking for one. Can they stay professional despite their obvious connection? Fun fact: Audre Mercy-Moore first appeared in the New York Times bestseller Seven Days in June and now stars in her own story!
Friendship Sparks
Playful romance with a friend-group spark and plenty to talk about.
Come here for
- playful friends-to-lovers energy
- easy conversation bait
Expect
- contemporary YA timing
- romance with friendship in the mix
Where it sits
| Romantic Comedy for Teens | 71% |
|---|---|
| Contemporary YA Romance | 57% |
| Friendship for Teens | 47% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Blended Family Stories
- Contemporary YA Romance
- New Experiences for Teens
- Authors
- Tia Williams
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- May 6, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Reading lane
- YA Blended Family Stories