{"product_id":"acting-the-part-isbn-9780063157880","title":"Acting the Part","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis delightfully tropey teen romance perfect for fans of Ashley Poston and Lyla Lee follows a queer teen actor navigating their gender identity—while pretending to date their co-star.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueer actor Lily Ashton has found fame playing lesbian warrior Morgantha on the hit TV show \u003cem\u003eGalaxy Spark\u003c\/em\u003e. Lily knows how little representation queer girls have, so when the showrunners reveal that Morgantha’s on-screen love interest, Alietta, is going to be killed off, Lily orchestrates an elaborate fake-dating scheme with the standoffish actress who plays her, to generate press and ensure a happy ending for the #Morganetta ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut while playing a doting girlfriend on- and off-screen, Lily struggles with whether a word like “girl” applies to them at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLily’s always been good at playing a part. But are they ready to share their real self, even if it means throwing everything they’ve fought for away?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eMay the Best Man Win: \u003c\/em\u003e  \"Ellor delivers an intense story about self-discovery, pain, and forgiveness. [A] nuanced conversation about the challenges that coming out as trans brings for the transgender person and the relationships they must navigate. Fans of Leah Johnson’s \u003cem\u003eYou Should See Me in a Crown\u003c\/em\u003e (2020) won’t want to miss this thoughtful lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers high-school dramedy with a romantic core.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Roaring, raging, and riotous, \u003cem\u003eMay the Best Man Win\u003c\/em\u003e is a queer lovers-to-exes-to-enemies-to-lovers romance that will have you rooting for both Jeremy and Lucas to win homecoming king―and each other’s hearts.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Earnest, charming, and completely unafraid to dive headfirst into the beautifully messy complexity of grief, gender, and growth. \u003cem\u003eMay the Best Man Win\u003c\/em\u003e won my heart completely.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecky Albertalli, New York Times–bestselling author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…an utterly fresh romance with messy queer teens falling in and out of love, finding their community, and fighting to be seen. ZR Ellor’s debut puts him on the map as a new, exciting voice.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolly Knox Ostertag, author of The Witch Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With effervescent writing and bold, stereotype-defying characters, ZR Ellor crafts a much-needed, nuanced depiction of both gender identity and neurodiversity. \u003cem\u003eMay the Best Man Win\u003c\/em\u003e taught me a little about myself, and had me feeling the school spirit more than I ever did for my own high school!\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJackson Bird, YouTuber and author of Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Acting the Part\u003c\/em\u003e takes the fun of fake dating and fandom to tell a thoughtful, nuanced story about stories. Ellor asks—and answers—charged questions about who holds the power when writing queer characters and what it takes to flip the script.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJasper Sanchez, author of The (Un)popular Vote\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This queer coming-of-age story offers a high-appeal, fandom-inspired romantic subplot with a prickly, enemies-to-lovers dynamic involving an asexual love interest. The central conflict diverges from the path of a straightforward savior narrative, focusing instead on confronting privilege, setting healthy boundaries, and unlearning gendered expectations.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While I generally find it difficult to relate to stories about Hollywood actors, Z. R. Ellor does a fine job of making this novel a compelling read. The process of Lily coming to understand their gender identity via the anonymity of their online gaming persona rings true. \u003cem\u003eActing the Part\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun queer teen romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarol Schneck Varner, Schuler Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ellor adeptly centers [fictional sci-fi show] \u003cem\u003eGalaxy Spark\u003c\/em\u003e’s script and crew to address themes of homophobia, misogyny, and white privilege. An inviting tale of self-expression and discovery.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ellor's novel will resonate with anyone who has explored who they are and who they want to be.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890335183077,"sku":"NP9780063157880","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063157880.jpg?v=1730233056","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/acting-the-part-isbn-9780063157880","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}