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— William • An Unlikely Storyis a compelling novel that, at first, appears to be a rom-com about two Black actors who hate each other being teamed up in a new remake of Say Anything Then, it deep dives into childhood trauma and how it can psychologically harm you for the rest of your life...this time detailing the way young children are treated in Hollywood. Think of Corey Haim. It gets pretty dark, but it still manages to follow the typical beats of an opposites-attract romance. The characters are well drawn, and I enjoyed the bits of fan fiction and gossip tabloid journalism thrown in to demonstrate how people are often demonized or idol-worshipped on the internet when we do not know these people at all. A smart end-of-summer read! The audiobook features great readers for different parts and a nice use of sound effects.”
The National Book Award-winning author of Felix Ever After delivers a beautifully tender story of two grumpy/sunshine, fake-dating actors navigating their love story both on and offscreen—perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall.
Logan Gray is Hollywood's bad boy—a talented but troubled actor who the public loves to hate. Mattie Cole is an up‑and‑coming golden boy, adored by all but plagued by insecurities.
When Logan and Mattie are cast as leads in a new romantic film, Logan claims that Matt has “zero talent,” sending the film’s publicity into a nosedive. To create positive buzz, the two are persuaded into a fake‑dating scheme—but as the two actors get to know their new characters, real feelings start to develop.
As public scrutiny intensifies and old wounds resurface, the two must fight for their relationship and their love.
A heartfelt, hopeful, and nuanced story about identity, healing, and growth.
Cast List:
Logan - André Santana
Mattie - AJ Beckles
Main Article and Video Reader - Dani Martineck
Shaina Lively - Hannah Church
Angel - Avi Roque
Dave - George Newbern
Uwuhearts - Patryce Williams
Various Reporters - Sarah Mollo-Christensen
Amy Tanner - VyVy Nguyen
Kacen Callender is a bestselling and award-winning author of multiple novels for children, teens, and adults, including the National Book Award-winning King and the Dragonflies and the bestselling novel Felix Ever After. Kacen enjoys playing RPG video games, practicing their art, and focusing on healing and growth in their free time.
Reviews
“Felix is like the story itself—boldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love. This top-notch depiction of a messy, complicated, romantic young artist navigating the bumpy road to self-love and self-determination sticks its landing at every turn.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Felix Ever After “From its stunning cover art to the rich, messy, nuanced narrative at its heart, this is an unforgettable story of friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, and self-discovery.”—ALA Booklist, starred review, on Felix Ever After “An intricate love story for the ages.”—CNN Underscored on Felix Ever After "A firecracker of a book from an author with a powerful point of view, Felix Ever After is refreshingly real."—Casey McQuiston, NYT bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue Expand reviewsWant the printed book?
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