It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne

It Only Happens in the Movies

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Holly Bourne

HarperCollins · Ebook · December 1, 2020

From award-winning author Holly Bourne comes a clever, deconstructed rom-com that proves that in real life “girl meets boy” doesn't always mean “happily ever after” . . . or does it?

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Who it’s for
A breezy, self-aware teen rom-com with just enough seriousness to keep it human.
Genres
Romantic Comedy for Teens, YA Divorce & Marriage Stories, Contemporary YA Romance
Published
HarperCollins, December 1, 2020

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About this book

From award-winning author Holly Bourne comes a clever, deconstructed rom-com that proves that in real life “girl meets boy” doesn't always mean “happily ever after” . . . or does it? At turns funny, feminist, and achingly real, this read is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Patrick Ness, and Julie Buxbaum. Audrey is over romance.

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While dealing with her parents’ contentious divorce, a breakup of her own, and shifting friendship dynamics, she has every reason to feel cynical. But then she meets Harry, her fellow coworker at the local cinema. He’s brash, impulsive, and a major flirt. And even though Audrey tries to resist, she finds herself falling for his charms. But in this funny, insightful, and ultimately empowering novel, love—and life—isn’t what it’s like in the movies.

Why this clicks

Come here for

  • playful rom-com energy
  • teen dating-and-sex lens

Expect

  • movie-ish romantic beats
  • identity-and-dating friction

Where it sits

Romantic Comedy for Teens89%
YA Divorce & Marriage Stories35%
Contemporary YA Romance24%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Divorce & Marriage Stories
  • Film & Movies for Teens
  • Contemporary YA Romance
  • Dating & Sex for Teens
Authors
Holly Bourne
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
December 1, 2020
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
YA Divorce & Marriage Stories