Even If the Sky Falls

A whirlwind 24-hour romance about two teens who fall in love in New Orleans on the brink of a hurricane, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Katie Cotugno.

When Julie needs an escape from family issues and her brother’s PTSD, she heads to New Orleans with her youth group. But their volunteer project makes her feel more trapped than ever. Desperate to break free, Julie ditches her paint clothes for tinsel fairy wings and heads straight into the heart of Mid-Summer Mardi Gras, where she locks eyes with an utterly irresistible guy named Miles.

Play-It-Safe Julie knows her group leader will be looking for her but the new, In-the-Moment Julie isn’t looking back . . . at least not tonight. So when Miles offers to show her the real New Orleans, she jumps at the chance. But the night takes an unexpected turn when a hurricane switches course and heads straight for New Orleans.

Mia García’s Even If the Sky Falls is a whirlwind, romantic story about a girl who discovers what it means to feel alive in the face of one of life’s greatest dangers: love.

What happens when one night of freedom turns into a fight for survival?

• Love in the Face of Danger: One night of freedom turns into a fight for survival when Julie and Miles are caught in the path of a devastating hurricane.
• A Vibrant New Orleans Setting: From the chaotic energy of Mid-Summer Mardi Gras to the tense silence in the eye of the storm, the city is a character of its own.
• Emotional Family Drama: A heartfelt look at the challenges of loving someone with PTSD and the struggle to escape secondhand trauma.
• A Sweet Instalove Story: With only 24 hours before the sky falls, Julie and Miles discover a connection that feels like a lifetime.

“A compelling 24-hour romance that’s as charged as its New Orleans setting.” - Kirkus Reviews

“In her debut novel, Garcia constructs a love story that captures the mysterious and beautiful spirit of New Orleans. The plot itself unravels like a hurricane, building and surging along with the storm.” - School Library Journal

“A riveting page-turner about finding your true self in the midst of heartbreak and disaster, Mia García’s stunning debut is a reminder of how one night can change everything.” - Elizabeth Eulberg, author of BETTER OFF FRIENDS

“Wonderfully atmospheric writing, a setting to die for, and a whirlwind romance that takes my breath away. García has written a book to fall in love with!” - Renee Ahdieh, author of THE WRATH AND THE DAWN

“Garcia’s debut is a wrenching, high-stakes exploration of self-discovery. Readers of Gayle Forman, Sarah Dessen, and E. Lockhart will find themselves engaged by Julie’s quest.” - Booklist