This Time It's Real cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.0
Points 13.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 82542
Points per Word 0.000157
Page Count 337
Points per Page 0.038576

Description

When seventeen-year-old Eliza's fictional essay about meeting her perfect boyfriend goes viral at her international school in Beijing, she makes a deal with the charming Caz Song to play the part. Text contains profanity and instances of cultural bias.

Quick Summary

When a teenager's fictional essay about her dream boyfriend unexpectedly goes viral, she impulsively hires a charming classmate to pretend to be her real-life romance, and what starts as a harmless lie quickly becomes a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of fake dating at a bustling international school in Beijing. Kids will devour the witty banter, the swoon-worthy romantic tension, and the relatable drama of keeping up a public deception while figuring out what she actually wants. If your kid loves the romantic comedy chaos of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" or "The Kissing Booth" films, they'll be totally hooked on this modern, culturally rich take on fake dating. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 11 who enjoy feel-good stories with humor, heart, and a dash of mischief.