The brilliant new romcom from 2020 CILIP Carnegie medal nominee and New York Times bestseller, Robin Talley.************************************************************* It’s easy not to fall in love, right? Melody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire, has a plan for everything. What she doesn’t have? Success with love. Every time she falls for someone during a school performance, both the romance and the show end in catastrophe. So, Mel swears off love until their upcoming production of Les Mis is over.Of course, Mel didn’t count on Odile Rose, rising star in the acting world, auditioning for the spring performance. And she definitely didn’t expect Odile to be sweet, and funny and care as much about the play’s success as Mel. Which means that Melody McIntyre’s only plan now is trying desperately not to fall in love. A hilarious, heartwarming and empowering read, perfect for fans of Pitch Perfect, Love Simon and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. ************************************************************* Praise for Robin Talley’s previous novels: ‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving novel. And an important one.’ The Telegraph‘absolutely loved it – romantic and funny and gripping and just generally excellent!’ Tom Ellen, author of Freshers and All About Us‘touching, clever and absolutely hilarious’ The Herald‘I really loved the book… it was just a lovely, refreshing read for me, and I’m so glad there are authors like Robin Talley out there.’ Bookseller review‘One of the most interesting and informative LGBT books I've read recently!’ Reader review‘I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer‘a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history’ NetGalley reviewer‘a very timely novel’ NetGalley reviewerIn this comedy of teenage love and performing arts, Melody McIntyre navigates the tumultuous world of theatre, where the line between fiction and reality often blurs. The top-notch production of Les Mis becomes a backdrop for her own unfolding drama, a testament to the power of love and the magic of musicals.For fans of Ashley Herring Blake (Iris Kelly Doesn't Date), Kelly Quindlen (She Drives Me Crazy), Rachael Lippincott (Make My Wish Come True), Malinda Lo (A Scatter of Light), and Meryl Wilsner (My Best Friend's Honeymoon).
