Classic cinema obsessive Bailey Rydell moves from Washington to California to live with her father, secretly hoping to meet "Alex," an online friend she has never seen but has bonded with over film trivia. While she hunts for his identity, she starts a summer job at a local museum where she clashes with a cocky security guard named Porter Roth. Bailey navigates her parents’ divorce and her own lingering trauma while hiding the truth from Porter, unaware that he is actually the person behind the screen.
Young adult readers who enjoy the "enemies-to-lovers" trope and the tension of secret identities will find this story appealing. It targets fans of contemporary romance who value realistic discussions about physical healing and anxiety. Readers gain a perspective on how digital intimacy differs from face-to-face interaction and walk away with a story about moving past fear to build a life in a new environment.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
