Language: R (53 swears,18 “f”); Mature Content: PG (mild kissing); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
Valeria has always lived under her twin brother’s shadow, but after the drama this summer, Adrian is not speaking to her and has frozen her out of her friend group. And now she’s about to fail Algebra, putting high school graduation in jeopardy. Her only hope is to get tutoring, but the only tutor available is Gage - her brother’s rival for valedictorian. Gage is having drama of his own and Valeria suggests she pose as his fake girlfriend to get his ex and his parents off his back. But what starts off as fake could easily become something more. Is Valeria actually ready to come out of the shadows?
While you might think this is a standard fake-to-real romance, Castellanos weaves enough other action, drama, and heartache to help it all feel more real. This is actually a companion to her Guavas and Grudages, but even though I haven’t read it yet, I didn’t need to.
Valeria and her family are Hispanic - and lots of Spanish phrases and food are intertwined.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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