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Now a major movie, Love in Taipei, on Paramount+

“Exciting and authentic.” Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes
“Surprising, original and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance.” Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval
“Fresh as a first kiss.” Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon
“Fresh, fun, heartfelt, and totally addictive.” Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Conviction

Perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and Crazy Rich Asians, this romantic and layered debut from Abigail Hing Wen is a dazzling, fun-filled romp.

“Our cousins have done this program,” Sophie whispers. “Best kept secret. Zero supervision.
And just like that, Ever Wong’s summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is Chien Tan, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hook-ups abound, adults turn a blind eye, and the nightlife runs nonstop.

But not every student is quite what they seem:

Ever is working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passion for dance.
Rick Woo is the Yale-bound child prodigy bane of Ever’s existence whose perfection hides a secret.
Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessed Sophie Ha turns out to have more to her than meets the eye.
And under sexy Xavier Yeh’s shell is buried a shameful truth he’ll never admit.
When these students’ lives collide, it’s guaranteed to be a summer Ever will never forget!

With over 4 million views on TikTok, Loveboat, Taipei is the ideal read for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Talia Hibbert and Dustin Thao.

About The Author

Abigail Hing Wen is the New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei, which is being adapted for film. She holds a BA from Harvard, a JD from Columbia Law School, and an MFA from the Vermont School of Fine Arts, and, like some of her characters, is obsessed with musicals and dancing. When she’s not writing stories or listening to her favorite scores, she is busy working in artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, where she lives with her family. You can learn more about her at www.abigailhingwen.com

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (January 6, 2020)
  • Length: 432 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471192852
  • Ages: 12 and up

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