Asking for a Friend
Eden Jones has exactly three friends. And they're all fake.
From a web of lies and anxiety to true friendship and queer joy; this is the wonderful second book from the author of the Indies Introduce and Indie Next List pick, Jude Saves the World.
Why go through the stress of making friends when you can just pretend? It works for Eden and their social anxiety . . . until their mom announces she’s throwing them a birthday party and all their friends are invited.
Eden’s “friends,” Duke, Ramona, and Tabitha, are all real kids from school . . . but Eden’s never actually spoken to them before. Now Eden will do whatever it takes to convince them to be their friends ― at least until the party is over.
When things start to go better than Eden expects and the group starts to bond, Eden finds themself trapped in a lie that gets worse the longer they keep it up. What happens if their now sort-of-real friends discover that Eden hasn’t been honest with them from the very beginning?
Author Ronnie Riley creates a world full of queer joy and all the ups and downs of true friendship. This book is perfect for fans of Guts or Forget Me Not.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 272
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781339027647
Creator Bio
Ronnie Riley is an up-and-coming author with a passion for storytelling and connecting with readers. She has always been drawn to the power of words and how they can evoke emotions and spark imagination. Originally from a small town in the Midwest, Ronnie now resides in a bustling city where she finds inspiration in the diverse cultures and experiences around her. When she's not writing, she can be found exploring new coffee shops, attending book clubs, and spending time with her family. Asking for a Friend is her debut novel, and she hopes to continue sharing her stories with the world.
