Not My Problem
Author(s): Ciara Smyth
Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest.
Aideen has plenty of problems she can’t solve. But when she stumbles upon overachiever Meabh Kowalska having a full-blown meltdown, she sees one that she can actually fix. Meabh is desperate to escape her crushing pile of extracurriculars. Aideen volunteers to help—by pushing her down the stairs.
Problem? Solved. Meabh’s sprained ankle is the perfect excuse to ditch her overwhelming schedule. But when one of their classmates learns about their little scheme, more “clients” start asking for Aideen’s “help”—kicking off a semester of traded favors, ill-advised hijinks, and even an unexpected chance at love.
Fixing other people’s problems won’t fix her own. But it might be the push Aideen needs to start.
Review(s):
"Witty and engaging. Will hook readers immediately."
"Often hilarious, tart, and sarcastic; often heart-tuggingly poignant; always completely authentic and compulsively readable."
“Engaging and enjoyable. A noteworthy take on vulnerability and seeking help that doesn’t offer platitudes.”
Praise for The Falling in Love Montage: “An emotionally stirring queer romance with witty, playful dialogue.”
“Delightfully brash and no-nonsense. Pleasantly and audaciously fills a gap in queer romance.”
"A meet-cute in the style of Jenny Han, and just as sweet and cinematic as YA rom-com fans will expect."
“A snarky and sincere romp through meet-cutes and grand romantic gestures, this book is a must-read for fans of Becky Albertali and Morgan Matson.”
“A joyous, hilarious, big-hearted book with the kind of electric, rollicking voice that makes you want to live in its pages forever.”
“A charming romp of a rom-com about the delights and terrors of falling in love. Saoirse is a heroine for the ages; she is smart, flawed, funny, and—when she lets her guard down—achingly vulnerable. This book will make your heart sing. Read it.”
“A book that manages to be both tenderly gutting and absolutely hilarious. I want to be best friends with Saoirse Clarke.”
ISBN: 9780062957146