This Time It's Real -- Ann Liang, Hardcover

Get ready to fall in love in this hilarious romcom about a girl who begins a fake relationship with the famous actor in her class, perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han.

When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin's essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, her entire life changes overnight. Now she has the approval of her classmates at her new international school in Beijing, a career-launching internship opportunity at her favorite magazine...and a massive secret to keep.

Eliza made her essay up. She's never been in a relationship before, let alone in love. All good writing is lying, right?

Desperate to hide the truth, Eliza strikes a deal with the famous actor in her class, the charming but aloof Caz Song. She'll help him write his college applications if he poses as her boyfriend. Caz is a dream boyfriend -- he passes handwritten notes to her in class, makes her little sister laugh, and takes her out on motorcycle rides to the best snack stalls around the city.

But when her relationship with Caz starts feeling a little too convincing, all of Eliza's carefully laid plans are threatened. Can she still follow her dreams if it means breaking her own heart?

Author: Ann Liang
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 02/07/2023
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.90w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781338827118
Age Range: 13-17

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 01/02/2023
Booklist 02/15/2023 pg. 54