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This is a Pre-Owned book. All our books are in Good or better condition. Format: Paperback Author: Laura Silverman ISBN10: 1492658278 ISBN13: 9781492658276 Wise romantic and painfully relatable.-Becky Albertalli New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda From acclaimed author Laura Silverman comes a timely novel about a bisexual teens struggle when academic success and romantic happiness pull him in opposite directions perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Tamara Ireland Stone. Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college rsum first chair violinist dedicated volunteer active synagogue congregant and expected valedictorian. He barely has time to think about a social life let alone a relationship.until a failed calculus quiz puts his future on the line forcing Ariel to enlist his classmate Amir as a tutor. As the two spend more time together Ariel discovers he may not like calculus but he does like Amir. When hes with Amir the crushing academic pressure fades away on and a fuller and brighter world comes into focus. But college deadlines are still looming. And adding a new relationship to his long list of commitments may just push Ariel past his limit. In a time where academic pressure on stressed teens couldnt be higher You Asked for Perfect is a story full of empathy honesty and heart for anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.The perfect present for readers who want: Books featuring anxiety for teens Queer romance Gay young adult fiction Jewish representation Praise for You Asked for Perfect: An ALA Rainbow List Pick 2019 Books All Georgians Should Read List 2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Nominee Chicago Public Librarys Best Fiction for Older Readers List Who can resist a heartfelt romance?-Booklist Silvermans novel hit me straight in the heart. It was powerful enough to make me want to be a better-yet still imperfect-person.-Bill Konigsberg author of The Music of What Happens A coming-of-age novel that will charm readers with its relatable and diverse characters quirky storyline and interweaving of faith queerness and the everyday lives of seniors navigating the pressures of college applications grades and relationships. Heartwarming and engaging.-Kirkus