Finding Prince Charming

Jamar J Perry

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Book cover for Finding Prince Charming

Finding Prince Charming

Finding Prince Charming

Jamar J Perry

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Description

In this swoonworthy YA romance, an ordinary teenage boy finds himself accidentally fake dating a crown prince.

Tyriq Howell is swearing off of love. After a fight with his cheating ex leads to missing his college scholarship interview, he vows to be done with dating for good. Until Desmond, a boy who works in the scholarship office, approaches with a curious proposal: he'll get Tyriq another interview if he pretends to be Desmond's date to a fancy gala in two weeks.

When Tyriq shows up to the gala, he's shocked when photographers swarm him and Desmond. He's even more shocked when he finds out that Desmond is Prince Desmond of Catalina. And now that the whole world knows Desmond is gay, he's front page news.

When the King angrily summons Desmond and his new boyfriend to Catalina, Desmond begs Tyriq to play along. If his father realizes Desmond is serious about coming out, he might finally agree to let Desmond pass the crown to his sister instead. But navigating court politics and pretend relationships is harder than Tyriq imagined-especially when he realizes that he may have accidentally broken his swearing-off-of-love rule.

About the Author

Jamar J. Perry is the author of the Cameron Battle series and Jaden Powers and the Inheritance Magic. He received his PhD in literacy education, language, culture, and social inquiry from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before, he taught middle school language arts for four years, where the majority of the students were Black boys. Like Cameron and Jaden, he hopes that one day all Black boys can understand how magical and joyful they really are, no matter how different they may feel.
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Critical Reviews

"Perry lends his unique voice to the genre in this charming tale full of swoon-worthy romance and heart. Complex characters and all the romantic tension you can handle make for an enchanting read." --New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron

"Sound the trumpets, Jamar J. Perry has provided us all with our next romance read! With relatable characters, courtly drama, and a love you can't help but root for, I've been royally charmed by Finding Prince Charming!" --Jason June, New York Times bestselling author

"A delightfully charming fairytale romance that'll sweep readers off their feet. With enchanting characters, fast-paced drama, and a gripping love story, Finding Prince Charming is Jamar Perry's crowning glory!" --Crystal Maldonado, award-winning author of FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGA

"Readers looking for a cute romance with emotional depth will find just what they're looking for in Perry's sweet, satisfying YA debut. . . . Well-rounded characters, sparkling romance, and grounded emotional tension make this a particularly good choice for fans of fake-dating and secret-royals tropes." --Booklist

"Tackles larger themes of choice and self-love while also portraying an enchanting, flirtatious relationship. A charming romance with meaningful representation and strong characterization." --Kirkus Reviews

"*Perry has a gift for creating dialogue and writing fast-paced, suspenseful scenes that will both enchant readers and leave them wincing in empathy. Cliff-hanger endings abound that will have students begging for more." --School Library Journal, starred review, on CAMERON BATTLE AND THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS

"A thrilling, imaginative adventure that kids are sure to love! As immersive as it is fun, you'll feel you're tagging along with Cameron, Zion, and Aliyah the whole way through." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of GHOST SQUAD and WITCHLINGS on CAMERON BATTLE AND THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS

"Breathlessly magical from start to finish." --New York Times bestselling author Scott Reintgen on CAMERON BATTLE AND THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS

Publishing Information

Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Pub date: 2025-06-10
Length: 272 pages

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