The Ballad of Darcy and Russell

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From New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson comes a sweeping romantic novel about love, fateand that one night that can change everything.

Darcy believes in love at first sight.

Even though its never happened to her, shes spent her whole life waiting for that perfect, magical moment. But right now, her life is anything but perfect. In the aftermath of a music festival, shes stranded at a bus station until morningthe day before she leaves for college. Her phone is dead, she has no cash, and shes convinced nothing good can come of this nightbut then she meets Russell.

Russell. Cute and nice, funny, and kind. She knows this is the momentand the guyshes been waiting for. And they have until sunrise to walk and talk and connect.

Over the course of this one fateful nightfilled with football field picnics, night swimming, and escape-artist dogsDarcy and Russells lives will change forever. Theyll discover things they never imagined about each otherand about themselves.

But can you really know someone after only a handful of hours Is it possible to fall in love in just one day

And is it worth saying hellowhen you know youre destined for a goodbye

Reviews

"...this is an intimate character study of a girl on the precipice of change and an examination of how love changes as we begin to really know someone. Fans of all-in-one-day stories, like Nicola Yoon's The Sun Is Also a Star (2016), will eat it up." -- -Booklist * 4/15/24 *
"As the serendipitous duo bond over their hopes and fears and personal challenges, its impossible not to be invested in their growing connection." -- -Publishers Weekly
* 2/26/2024 *
"A strongly plotted romantic comedy with plenty of well-structured, pitch-perfect drama to dig into." -- -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED * 04/01/2024 *

Author Bio

Morgan Matson is theNew York Timesbestselling author of six books for teens, includingSince Youve Been GoneandSave the Date, and the middle grade novelTheFirefly Summer. She lives in Los Angeles but spends part of every summer in the Pocono Mountains. Visit her atMorganMatson.com.