This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
This irresistible and hilarious rom-com from acclaimed author Alex Crespo is a whirlwind of telenovela-level drama and hijinks when Joaquin Zoido finds himself fake-dating his childhood crush and newly minted date to his queerceañera.
Joaquin Zoido is out and proud of it. And while he knew his dad and sister, Carmen, would be super supportive, he wasn’t quite ready for them to surprise him with a queerceañera, a coming out party to celebrate him. Between all the talks of tastings and venues, and the chirping of his family’s RSVP texts, the question of who will be his chambelán is on everyone’s minds
What Joaquin is decidedly trying to not think about is whether his mom is going attend or if she’s finally replaced him with her favorite godson, Felix—the boy who made Joaquin realize he was gay and who was his first kiss. But when an impromptu lie snowballs into a full-fledged family-group-chat rumor, every Zoido from Texas to Mexico starts believing that Felix is not only Joaquin’s chambelán but also his brand-new boyfriend.
To avoid the pity and sympathies of an ill-timed breakup, Joaquin and Felix strike a deal—they’ll stay fake boyfriends until the party. Yet, as the day draws nearer and old feelings spark anew, Joaquin will have to decide whether a picture-perfect queerceañera with a fake boyfriend is worth giving up the chance of something real.
Published by: HarperTeen
Expected Publication: May 7, 2024
Why I’m Waiting: I came across this book when I was creeping upcoming audiobooks on Overdrive. And let me just say this looks amazing! I didn’t read the synopsis at all, just went off the title and the cover lmao But I scanned it just now and there’s some serious Nikki buzz words like “fake dating” (and while it’s not to a wedding, I’m still hella excited for that!), “Texas” because obviously, and of course, the title itself. I need this book like yesterday and it’s taking everything in me to not request it right now. I’m sure they don’t have any ARCs ready yet. But if they do, HOLLA AT ME HARPERTEEN lolol
What about you? Have you added this to your TBR? Will you read this? Let me know in the comments!
Cute pick! I definitely hope HarperTeen sees this and sends you a copy asap! Sounds like a cute read too. Hope you positively love it once you get to read it!
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