by Laura Gao
First published 2025
Kirby Tan ruled the climbing wall at her high school until an injury knocked her off course. The former Queen of Balance now faces a different challenge: earning extra credit through the newspaper club. Her new assignment pairs her with Bex Santos, a crystal-loving tarot reader who runs an astrology-based matchmaking column. Kirby agrees to help orchestrate romantic connections, but working closely with Bex stirs unexpected feelings. As their partnership deepens, Kirby wonders if their stars might align in ways she never anticipated. The question becomes whether she can navigate her growing attraction while managing the expectations of her family and church community. Kirby must master her most difficult balancing act yet, choosing between the safety of staying silent and the risk of loving openly.
Genres: coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: empowering, heartfelt, intimate, introspective, tender
Tropes: coming-out, forced-proximity, friends-to-lovers, slow-burn
Setting: high school
Period: contemporary
302 pages · Paperback · HarperAlley