Love Radio

Bookseller recommendation

“This delightful romantic coming-of-age story is a love letter to Black culture, referencing authors such as Maya Angelou, Roxane Gay, and Toni Morrison (to name a few) and the classic Black rom coms, Love Jones and Love & Basketball. There's even a Black music history filled Motown museum date. To top that off, our teen leads are anything but typical. We have an introverted ambition-driven writer who tends to process her trauma in isolation opposite a wise beyond his years (with responsibilities to match) aspiring relationship expert who has a popular radio show at age 17 along with loads of adoring fans. All in all, a different kind of love story that feels fresh and nostalgic at same time.”

— Zinna • A Great Good Place for Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Smooth, sweet and radiating with Black love and joy, Love Radio is everything you want in a contemporary YA romance. Prince is a radio DJ with his own show, where he doles out love advice. Dani is an aspiring writer and incredible student. When their paths cross in the library, sparks fly. I loved how deep each of these characters were, with their own struggles and strengths. Their flirtatious banter and their chemistry and creativity are totally engrossing, and it's impossible not to hope these two go the distance, even from the very first track”

— Tildy • Belmont Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I really loved this young adult novel. It was super cute and I loved the characters. It was the teen rom com of your dreams (with its own sass towards the the trope) but with important additions: a child as a caretaker for a parent with MS and an honest mental health recovery after a traumatic experience. The audiobook was highly entertaining and expertly narrated. I couldn't put it down!”

— Kimi • Buttonwood Books and Toys