Loveboat, Taipei

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Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen,this romantic and layered Own Voices debut from Abigail Hing Wen is a dazzling, fun-filled romp.

Our cousins have done this program, Sophie whispers. Best kept secret.Zerosupervision.

And just like that, Ever Wongs summer takes an unexpected turn.Gone isChien Tan, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hookups abound, adults turn a blind eye, and the nightlife runs nonstop.

But not every student is quite what they seem:

Everis working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passionfor dance.

Rick Woois the Yale-bound child prodigy bane of Evers existence whose perfection hides a secret.

Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessedSophie Haturns out to have more to her than meets the eye.

And under sexyXavier Yehs shell is buried a shameful truth hell never admit.

When these students lives collide, its guaranteed to be a summer Ever will never forget!

PRAISE FOR LOVEBOAT, TAIPEI:
'A unique story from an exciting and authentic new voice.' Sabaa Tahir, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofAn Ember in the Ashes
'Equal parts surprising, original and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance.'Stephanie Garber, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofCaraval
'Fresh as a first kiss.'Stacey Lee, award-winning author ofOutrun the Moon
'Fresh, fun, heartfelt, and totally addictive, a story about finding your placeand your peoplewhere you least expected.'Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of the William C. Morris Award finalistConviction

Author Bio

Abigail Hing Wenis the New York Timesbestsellingauthor ofLoveboat, Taipei, which is being adapted for film. She holds a BA from Harvard, a JD from Columbia Law School, and an MFA from the Vermont School of Fine Arts, and, like some of her characters, is obsessed with musicals and dancing. When shes not writing stories or listening to her favorite scores, she is busy working in artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, where she lives with her family. You can learn more about her atwww.abigailhingwen.com