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Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college résumé, and has barely had 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 . . .
Full of empathy, honesty, and heart, acclaimed author Laura Silverman's You Asked for Perfect is a timely novel about a bisexual teens struggle when academic success and romantic happiness pulls him in opposite directions in a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.
"Heartwarming and engaging, You Asked for Perfect is 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." -- Kirkus