If We Were a Movie

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<p><b><i>Booksmart</i> meets <i>Phantom of the Megaplex</i> in Zakiya N. Jamal's debut enthralling enemies-to-lovers queer romance, set against the backdrop of a historic Black-owned movie theater, the quirky employees who work there, and the suburbs of Long Island. Perfect for fans of Leah Johnson and <i>Today Tonight Tomorrow</i>.</b></p><p><b>"A sapphic love story as sweet and funny as it is nostalgic and cinematic." -Leah Johnson, bestselling author of <i>You Should See Me in a Crown</i></b></p><p><i>Lights. Camera. Love?</i></p><p>Rochelle "the Shell" Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellar grades, Rochelle's college application is missing that <i>extra</i> special something: a job.</p><p>When Rochelle gets an opportunity to work at Horizon Cinemas, the beloved Black-owned movie theater, she begrudgingly jumps at the chance to boost her chances at getting into her dream school. There's only one problem: Amira works there...and is also her boss.</p><p>Rochelle feels that working with Amira is its own kind of horror movie, but as the two begin working closely together, Rochelle starts to see Amira in a new light, one that may have her beginning to actually...<i>like</i> her?</p><p>But Horizon's in trouble, and when mysterious things begin happening that make Horizon's chances of staying open slimmer, it's up to the employees to solve the mystery before it's too late, but will love also find its way into the spotlight?</p><p><b>Praise for <i>If We Were a Movie</i>:</b></p><p><b>"</b>Jamal's debut YA novel is a fun summer romance with an engaging mystery to follow."-ALA <i>Booklist</i></p><p><i>"</i>An enemies-to-lovers romance with a cinematic backdrop...that celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and Black cinema." -<i>School Library Journal</i></p><p>"Combining all of my favo

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780063359949

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

213 x 147 x 30 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

HarperCollins