Someone to Daydream About by Sydney Langford - ISBN: 9780374393656
Hardcover
Pop star and Deaf advocate’s unexpected summer romance ignites.

Someone to Daydream About

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  • Hardcover

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    28 July 2026

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Summary

This is what dreams are made of.

Every teenager in America knows eighteen-year-old Felix Song, the lead singer of the most popular boy band since One Direction. Unfortunately, Natalie Nielsen is no exception. Though she thinks of him more as an annoying rich kid from her hometown than a heartthrob.

Uninterested in stardom, Natalie dreams of honoring her late dad’s legacy and making a positive impact on her beloved Deaf community by revamping her family’s run-down Deaf Center. …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780374393656
ISBN-10:0374393656
Author:Sydney Langford
Publisher:Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Imprint:Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:28 July 2026
Weight:454g
Dimensions:135mm x 208mm
Audience Age:14
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Someone to Daydream About by Sydney Langford - ISBN: 9780374393656
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Critics Review

“An absolute delight of a romcom from start to finish, giving readers the perfect, swoony boy-band romance of every teen’s fantasy, while also being an incredibly insightful look into the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. You’ll love the secondary characters just as much as Felix and Natalie.” Rachael Lippincott, New York Times-bestselling of She Gets the Girl

“A love letter to boy-bands and fanfictions, Langford delivered a romance that makes me nostalgic for the nights I spent shamelessly reading under the covers and dreaming about love.” Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two

“This rom-com feels like a warm hug… With razor-sharp honesty and charm to spare, Langford makes falling in love feel like freefall, and finally landing on your feet.” Aiden Thomas, New York Times-bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials and Celestial Monsters

“This fun, breezy read will appeal to romance lovers, followers of boy bands, those with a connection to the Deaf community, and fan fiction readers.” –Kirkus

A love letter to boy bands, disability advocacy, and the hating-to-dating trope… Recommended for all library collections that serve teens.” School Library Journal

“Hilarious and wholesome, Someone to Daydream About is an absolute firecracker of a book with a romance that’ll have your heart fluttering. This book is no daydream; it’s the real deal!” Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best

“A sparkling romance about love in the spotlight that made me laugh, swoon, and clutch the book to my chest. Full of chemistry, charm, and emotion.” Sophie Gonzales, internationally bestselling author of Nobody in Particular

Someone to Daydream About is swoony, tender, and honest. You’ll fall in love with the beauty of sign language alongside Natalie and Felix. Kiss-Fist!” Anna Sortino, award-winning author of Give Me a Sign

“Sharp, funny, and packed with yearning, Someone to Daydream About is the perfect read for fanfic lovers. With a swoon-worthy boy band, delightful slow-burn romance, and unbridled Disabled joy, Sydney Langford has written the ultimate daydream.”Crystal Maldonado, award-winning author of Get Real, Chloe Torres

“Sydney Langford gives readers a daydream-worthy story that feels like your favorite playlist of songs dedicated to young love, meaningful representation, and the power of connection–a swoony romance that’ll be on repeat in your heart!” –Matthew Hubbard, critically-acclaimed author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

“An indulgent, effortlessly funny romance ripe with heart and meaningful representation. This one’s for the retired One Direction fans and the readers who grew up in fandom. Watch out–Sydney Langford is the next big name in the YA romcom world!” –Sujin Witherspoon, author of Bingsu for Two

“Lively… Filled with likeable characters, this romance explores the conflict between image and reality.” –Booklist

[A] tender story about making daydreams a reality and falling unexpectedly in love.” –The Seattle Times

About The Author

Sydney Langford

Sydney Langford (they/them) is a queer, Deaf-Hard of Hearing, and physically disabled author who resides in Portland, Oregon. They are the author of The Loudest Silence and Someone to Daydream About.

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