Lessons in Letting Go

A minor car accident turned meet-cute sets the scene for this sweet and swoony YA rom-com that explores the depths of friendship, romance, and every messy overlap that may occur in this debut perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han.

After years of self-destructive behavior, Harvey Moon makes up his mind to deal with the deaths of his parents with a self-imposed isolation, deciding no friends and all work is the best way to cope.

Enter Lisa Anderson. 

She's brand-new to New York, running from a minor (alleged) crime committed against her cheating ex-boyfriend and escaping to her sister's apartment in the city for the summer.

But when she arrives, her sister is nowhere to be found, having set off herself for a Euro summer adventure. Lisa is alone and desperately in need of at least one friend to help show her around and keep her company before the Big Apple swallows her whole.

A chance run-in (literally) begins the unfolding of a summer love story with laughs, love, and tears.

A love letter to New York, this grumpy/sunshine friends to lovers stars a diverse cast of characters as it dives into what it means to be a friend, how feeling loved can inspire someone to love themselves, and how deep romance can develop from the strangest of encounters.

Allison L. Davis (she/her) is a YA romance author writing heartfelt, character-driven stories about love in its many forms, self-discovery, and the complicated landscape of life after high school. Born in Tennessee but raised in Michigan and Southern California, Allison developed a love and fascination with the diversities of the American experience. This fascination propels her dedication to writing sensitive and thoughtful portrayals of young people of color in her work. Now living in Charleston, South Carolina, Allison has fostered her love for storytelling and the human experience, which she has translated into a degree in English literature with a minor in psychology from the College of Charleston. When she’s not writing, Allison enjoys discoursing about reality television, spending time with her Shih Tzu–Chihuahua mix, Jake, and underbaking cookies. You can find her on Instagram @aldaviswrites.

• Publisher: Penguin Workshop
  
• Publish Date: April 13, 2027
  
• Pages: 304
  
• Language: English
  
• Type: Paperback
  
• EAN/UPC: 9798217140695
  
• Dimensions: 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.6 inches | 0.6 pounds