This Is Why They Hate Us
This “hilariously chaotic and profound” (Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End) summer romp is Netflix’s Never Have I Ever meets What If It’s Us about a high school senior determined to get over his unrequited feelings for his best friend by getting under someone else.
Enrique “Quique” Luna has one goal this summer—get over his crush on Saleem Kanazi by pursuing his other romantic prospects. Never mind that he’s only out to his best friend, Fabiola. Never mind that he has absolutely zero game. And definitely forget the fact that good and kind and, not to mention, beautiful Saleem is leaving LA for the summer to reunite with a girl his parents are trying to set him up with.
Luckily, Quique’s prospects are each intriguing in their own ways. There’s stoner-jock Tyler Montana, who might be just as interested in Fabiola as he is in Quique; straitlaced senior class president, Ziggy Jackson; and Manny Zuniga, who keeps looking at Quique like he’s carne asada fresh off the grill. With all these choices, Quique is sure to forget about Saleem in no time.
But as the summer heats up and his deep-seated fears and anxieties boil over, Quique soon realizes that getting over one guy by getting under a bunch of others may not have been the best laid plan and living his truth can come at a high cost.
# of Pages: 400
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9781534485662
Aaron H. Aceves is a critically acclaimed author and social justice advocate, known for his thought-provoking and powerful writing. Born and raised in a multicultural family, Aceves has always been passionate about exploring and addressing issues of race, identity, and systemic injustice in his work. He holds a degree in English literature and has been published in various literary magazines and online platforms. With his debut book, This Is Why They Hate Us, Aceves has cemented himself as a bold and fearless voice in contemporary literature. He continues to use his writing as a tool for promoting empathy, understanding, and social change.