Description
Discover the compelling journey of high school senior June Zhu in the debut novel that captures the complexities of coming-of-age in a Taiwanese American household. In 'Boys I Know', June grapples with the demanding expectations of her strict mother, who wishes her to pursue a prestigious violin scholarship at Northwestern. However, June's heart is set on understanding the world of teen relationships and boys.
As she navigates the tricky waters of her love life, June finds herself caught between dutiful daughter and a girl eager for authentic experiences. After her plans to formalize a not-so-serious relationship go awry, she begins to explore the depth of her emotions with a new boy who isn't afraid to express his feelings. Can she find a way to balance her identity, her family’s aspirations, and her own desires?
With humor and raw honesty, Anna Gracia’s writing provides a window into a relatable yet unique high school experience. Explore themes of identity, teenage love, and the pressures of cultural expectations in this poignant narrative. June's story is perfect for fans of Judy Blume and Jenny Han, offering rich insights into the intersection of Taiwanese American culture and adolescent sexuality. Join her journey as she learns that sometimes, coming in third at a competition can lead to priceless life lessons.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Ships fast with reliable delivery options to ensure you get your copy of 'Boys I Know' quickly and efficiently.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781682635629
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Description:
High school senior June Zhu's head and heart are saying two different things- Her strict Taiwanese mother wants her to follow in her sister's footsteps and get a full ride violin scholarship to Northwestern, but June is more interested in figuring out boys than where she's going to college.
When her scheme to make her sort-of relationship official backfires, June thrusts herself into the arms of a guy who's not afraid to tell her how he feels. While dating never becomes easier for a girl who confuses sex for love, June's determined to live life on her own terms, even if that means coming in third at every violin competition, fraying her relationship with her mother beyond repair, and driving fifty miles to the next Planned Parenthood.
Debut Author Anna Gracia delivers with a bitingly funny and painfully real look into the life of a high school senior, and a nuanced, much-needed look into the overlap of Taiwanese American identity and teen sexuality.
A modern Judy Blume meets Jenny Han.
" A complex coming-of-age story about identity and sexuality."-The New York Times
A high school senior navigates messy boys, messier relationships, and the struggle of never quite living up to her Taiwanese mother's expectations.
June Chu has always been the "just good enough" girl. Good enough to line the shelves with third-place trophies and steal secret kisses from her AP Bio partner, Rhys. But not good enough to meet her mother's unrelenting expectations, or get Rhys to commit.
While June's mother insists she follow in her (perfect) sister's footsteps and get a (f
As she navigates the tricky waters of her love life, June finds herself caught between dutiful daughter and a girl eager for authentic experiences. After her plans to formalize a not-so-serious relationship go awry, she begins to explore the depth of her emotions with a new boy who isn't afraid to express his feelings. Can she find a way to balance her identity, her family’s aspirations, and her own desires?
With humor and raw honesty, Anna Gracia’s writing provides a window into a relatable yet unique high school experience. Explore themes of identity, teenage love, and the pressures of cultural expectations in this poignant narrative. June's story is perfect for fans of Judy Blume and Jenny Han, offering rich insights into the intersection of Taiwanese American culture and adolescent sexuality. Join her journey as she learns that sometimes, coming in third at a competition can lead to priceless life lessons.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Ships fast with reliable delivery options to ensure you get your copy of 'Boys I Know' quickly and efficiently.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781682635629
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Description:
High school senior June Zhu's head and heart are saying two different things- Her strict Taiwanese mother wants her to follow in her sister's footsteps and get a full ride violin scholarship to Northwestern, but June is more interested in figuring out boys than where she's going to college.
When her scheme to make her sort-of relationship official backfires, June thrusts herself into the arms of a guy who's not afraid to tell her how he feels. While dating never becomes easier for a girl who confuses sex for love, June's determined to live life on her own terms, even if that means coming in third at every violin competition, fraying her relationship with her mother beyond repair, and driving fifty miles to the next Planned Parenthood.
Debut Author Anna Gracia delivers with a bitingly funny and painfully real look into the life of a high school senior, and a nuanced, much-needed look into the overlap of Taiwanese American identity and teen sexuality.
A modern Judy Blume meets Jenny Han.
" A complex coming-of-age story about identity and sexuality."-The New York Times
A high school senior navigates messy boys, messier relationships, and the struggle of never quite living up to her Taiwanese mother's expectations.
June Chu has always been the "just good enough" girl. Good enough to line the shelves with third-place trophies and steal secret kisses from her AP Bio partner, Rhys. But not good enough to meet her mother's unrelenting expectations, or get Rhys to commit.
While June's mother insists she follow in her (perfect) sister's footsteps and get a (f