{"product_id":"amelia-if-only-isbn-9780063045927","title":"Amelia, If Only","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Becky Albertalli (\u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAgenda\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eImogen, Obviously\u003c\/i\u003e) is back with another novel of crushes, friendships, and finding love in unexpected places.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eA 2026 Rainbow Book List pick!\u003c\/b\u003e Amelia Applebaum isn’t \u003ci\u003ein love\u003c\/i\u003e with Walter Holland. He just happens to be her favorite moderately famous, chaotically bisexual YouTuber. Who she just happened to invite to prom. (But it’s fine. No, for real. If you delete the post, it didn’t happen.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOkay, maybe her friends are right: She’s\u003ci\u003e slightly\u003c\/i\u003e parasocially infatuated. But Amelia just knows sparks would fly—if only she could connect with Walter for real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf only he would host a meet and greet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf only it were just a short road trip away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd if only Amelia could talk her best friends into making it the perfect last hurrah before graduation—even her newly single, always-cynical, guitar-toting best friend Natalie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing’s for sure: All roads lead to butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if Amelia’s butterflies aren’t for Walter at all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriends to Lovers Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Amelia is chasing a crush on a famous YouTuber, but what happens when she realizes her true feelings are for the best friend who’s been in the passenger seat all along?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Last Hurrah:\u003c\/b\u003e One last chaotic adventure before graduation. This pre-college road trip is the perfect final chapter for a group of lifelong friends... or is it a new beginning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForced Proximity:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuck in a car for hours with your cynical, guitar-playing, newly single best friend? All roads lead to butterflies, but they might not be heading where Amelia expects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eParasocial Crush:\u003c\/b\u003e From a deleted promposal to a meet-and-greet that changes everything, this is a hilarious and heartfelt look at what happens when an online fantasy meets real-life feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"The novel is written in first-person narration that brilliantly portrays how Amelia’s delightful brain works... Albertalli masterfully weaves together characters from Amelia’s life with fan favorites from her previous work Imogen, Obviously (2023), but the focus is wholly on Amelia and her journey. Amelia is vibrant and easy to root for, and what she learns about parasocial relationships is impactful for all. Guess who's back? Albertalli's back, venturing into one of her previous worlds with more fun, chaotic queer romance and a relevant message for the social media age.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eAmelia, If Only \u003c\/em\u003eprovides a succinct, devastatingly accurate yet humorous take on what it means to be a fan – and how the reality of meeting your idols doesn’t always live up to your daydreams. All that paired with an amazing friends-to-lovers arc, a supportive friend group and the most unhinged and relatable main character makes\u003cem\u003e Amelia, If Only\u003c\/em\u003e pure art. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Albertalli or just want to dip your toes into a book that’s all about being a fan, this one is not to be missed!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbertalli creates a realistic microcosm of queer and Jewish teen culture with no shortage of her signature humor and clever snark... The friends’ banter is warm, endearing, and relatable. Fresh and witty on the surface, tender and heartfelt at its core. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThe witty banter between Amelia and her friends on their road trip and their first glimpses of college life add more layers of humor to this laugh-out-loud, adorable queer romance that is a perfect summer read for any teen who has been in parasocial love with a favorite celebrity.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48587978080485,"sku":"NP9780063045927","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063045927.jpg?v=1773959745","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/amelia-if-only-isbn-9780063045927","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}