Summary
“Made my Bachelor-loving heart very happy.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow
The Bachelor meets Gilmore Girls in this laugh-out-loud young adult romance about a girl who joins her mother on a reality dating show for single parents—only to fall for a contestant’s son.
Cara Hawn’s life fell apart after her father cheated on her mother and got remarried to a woman Cara can’t stand. When Cara accidentally posts a r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534499034 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534499032 |
| Author: | Bethany Mangle |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Margaret K McElderry Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 383g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-99 |
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Critics Review
“Bethany Mangle writes with a fresh, fun voice and an excellently deadpan sense of humor. All The Right Reasons made my Bachelor-loving heart very happy.” – Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow
“Never have I rooted so hard for such a wonderful mother and daughter relationship! Julia and Cara are absolutely adorable and real and I love them so much! This is one of the cutest, funnest, and most delightful YA’s I’ve read in a long time!” – Ellen Oh, co-founder of WeNeedDiverseBooks, editor of Thousand Beginnings and Endings, and author of the Prophecy series
“Fans of the typical reality television drama will enjoy the portrayal of this fictional show, which features everything from contestants with memorable introductory gimmicks to the traditional, universally despised villain who somehow sticks around until the finale. The backdrop of the show doesn’t overshadow the complex, realistic relationship between Cara and her mom, or the difficulties of navigating new family dynamics. Secondary characters are fleshed out well and details about the show’s production will satisfy those who want to know how real reality television is. Above all, this unconventional rom-com will have readers laughing at everything from Cara’s creative rating scales to the banter with her unexpected love interest. VERDICT Hand this to fans of Maurene Goo and Amy Spalding, reality TV lovers, or anyone who loves a happy ending.” – School Library Journal
“A standout romance, as easy to binge as any reality show—but with smarter dialogue and way more genuine heart.” – Booklist
“For those who are curious about the behind-the-scenes elements of reality TV, the novel offers plenty of detail and gives a sense of the tedious nature of the process and the deliberate manufacturing of drama. Mangle deftly handles the tensions and hurt of a family post-divorce and the authenticity of a mother-daughter relationship….Fluffy and fun.” – Kirkus Reviews
Bethany Mangle
Bethany Mangle is the author of Prepped, All the Right Reasons, and Conditions of a Heart. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys spoiling her dogs, playing video games, and spending time with her unbearably nerdy husband. She moves too much to put a location in her bio ever again.
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