"Sharp, hilarious, and pure delight. Caught in a Bad Fauxmance combines the comfort of familiar tropes with the thrill of an original story that left me rooting for Devin and Julian through the very last page." --Robbie Couch, New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow

"An utterly charming debut filled to the brim with humor and heart. I adored being immersed in it. Choco pies. Broccoli. The pier. Tres leches cake. Devin and Julian's delightful journey is the kind of fauxmance you won't soon forget!" --Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man

"Caught in a Bad Fauxmance is such a charming debut! Elle Gonzalez Rose wrote a novel that made me laugh and cry; it touched all parts of me that adore books about first loves and family joy." --Tif Marcelo, USA Today bestselling author of The Holiday Switch

"A charming and hilarious debut that puts a fresh new spin on the fake dating trope!" --Adiba Jaigirdar, award-winning author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating and Henna Wars

"Caught in a Bad Fauxmance gave the summer-camp-romance vibes in the middle of winter that I never knew I needed! Effortlessly witty and warm. I adored every minute in Devin's snarky, creative mind, with his lovably chaotic family, and in his cozy lakeside town!" --Kaitlyn Hill, author of Love from Scratch and Not Here to Stay Friends

★ "Innocent camp high jinks, ­siblings who care deeply for each other, family loss, Latinx and Asian representation, and a sweet hopeful LGBTQIA+ love story--this is a must-have for teen libraries everywhere." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A satisfyingly complex story encompassing both romance and family healing." --Kirkus Reviews

"This energetic and hilarious tale boasts fun-in-the-sun shenanigans and a Shakespearean aura in the protagonist's clear chemistry, prank exchanges, and stolen kisses." --Publishers Weekly

"A well-written, charming rom-com with empathic characters and widespread appeal. Let the games begin!" --Booklist