Bryant, E: One True Loves

From the author of Happily Ever Afters comes another irresistible YA romantic comedy full of self-discovery and Black love—and a dreamy European cruise. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances. Lenore Bennett has always been a force. A star artist and style icon at her high school, she’s a master in the subtle art of not giving a . . . well, you know what. But now that graduation is here, she’s a little less sure. She’s heading to NYU in the fall with a scarlet U (for “undeclared”) written across her chest. Her parents always remind her that Black kids don’t have the luxury of figuring it out as they go—they have to be 110 percent prepared. But it’s a lot of pressure to be her ancestors’ wildest dreams when Lenore’s not even sure what her dreams are yet. When her family embarks on a post-graduation Mediterranean cruise, her friend Tessa is sure Lenore’s in for a whirlwind romance. But Lenore knows that doesn’t happen to girls like her. Then she meets Alex Lee. After their parents bond over the Cupid Shuffle, she ends up stuck with him for the remainder of the cruise. He’s a hopeless romantic and a golden boy with a ten-year plan. In short, he’s irritating as hell. But as they get to know each other during the picturesque stops across Europe, Alex may be able to help Lenore find something else she’s been looking for, even if she doesn’t want to admit it to herself: love. He thinks he has his whole life mapped out. She doesn’t even know what her dreams are. What happens when two opposites are stuck on the same ship for a summer of self-discovery? Grumpy x Sunshine: A cynical artist who‘s mastered the art of not caring meets a hopeless romantic who believes in grand gestures. He‘s irritating as hell... and maybe exactly what she needs. Black Love: A funny and heartfelt story about finding love and figuring out what it means to be your ancestors’ wildest dreams, all while navigating intense family pressure. European Cruise Vacation: Escape on a dreamy Mediterranean cruise that starts when their parents bond over the Cupid Shuffle. With picturesque stops across Europe, it‘s the perfect setting for love. Finding Your Passion: A relatable story about the pressure to have your whole life figured out after high school. For every teen who‘s heading to college with a scarlet U for "undeclared" on their chest.