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The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers

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A charming YA rom-com perfect for fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue and What If It’s Us.

Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)—though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love—for real this time.

Will Boy 100 be the One?

Micah is rich, dreamy, and charming. As the “Prince of Chicago,”—the son of local celebrity sports radio host known as the King of Chicago—he has everything going for him. Unfortunately, he’s also the prince of imaginary meet-cutes, since he’s too nervous to actually ask boys out.

Instead, Micah draws each crush to share on Instagram with a post about their imaginary dates. Ninety-nine “boyfriends” later, his account is hugely popular, and everyone is eagerly awaiting Boy 100. So is Micah. He’s determined that Boy 100 will be different. This time, Micah will sweep the boy off his feet, for real!

So when Micah flirts with a hot boy on the L who’s wearing a vegan leather jacket and lugging a ton of library books, he is sure this is Boy 100. But right before he can make his move and ask for the boy’s number, the guy rushes off the train, leaving behind his pumpkin-embroidered jacket. The jacket holds clues to the boy’s identity, so Micah and his friends set off on a quest to return it. Along the way, Micah will discover that the best relationships aren’t fairy tales. In fact, the perfect fit—and true love—might be closer than he thinks.

About the Author

Adam Sass began writing books in Sharpie on the backs of Starbucks pastry bags. (He's sorry it distracted him from making your latte.) His debut YA novel, Surrender Your Sons, was named a best book of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews and Foreword INDIES, a best first novel for young readers by ALA Booklist, and one of the best YA murder mysteries of all time by Pop Sugar.

Adam has been featured in Teen Vogue and the Savage Lovecast. He is also a recurring co-host on the popular podcast Slayerfest98, where he recaps Marvel shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and other pieces of pop culture. Find him on Twitter at @TheAdamSass and on Instagram at @itsadamsass.

A charming and hilarious romance--as enchanting as a fairy tale!-Robby Weber, author of If You Change Your Mind

A touching story about discovering the beautifully messy truth that can blossom out of fantasy. In a sun-kissed Chicago that is, itself, a fairy tale, Micah's quest for true love will grab your heart and squeeze in the most tender and earnest way possible.--Simeon Tsanev, Bookseller at Unabridged Bookstore, Chicago

Oh my gay! A hysterical and heartfelt sensation in the making, full of drama and authenticity that only the genius Adam Sass could deliver.--Ryan La Sala, award-winning author of Reverie and Be Dazzled

Once Adam Sass pulls you into Micah's world, you won't want to leave. The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers is a well-balanced blend of wit, charm, and hilarity, tugging at all the right heartstrings in all the right ways. If you love delicious rom-coms with modern flare, Sass wrote the perfect book for you.--Robbie Couch, author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win

"The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers is delightfully entertaining and sincere. Sass has penned a vibrant, big-hearted reminder that every reader is worthy of an authentic love story."--Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions and Right Where I Left You

With clever plotting and charming--yet oh-so-complicated--characters, I was hooked from the very first page! Absolutely packed with heart and humor, The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers is the queer romcom of my dreams.--Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and Golden Boys.

Hilarious, original, and unpredictable, The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers expertly explores what it means to find The One, and how that can sometimes look very different to what the fairytales tell you. Adam Sass was born to write rom-coms!--Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated and co-author of If This Gets Out

Refreshingly, even when relationships get messy, no one is the villain, and the story pushes back against the idea that young queer people have limited chances of finding love...Self-reflective with satisfying depth.--Kirkus Reviews

[In this] wistful rom-com with a "Cinderella" twist...Sass capably portrays complicated teenage interpersonal dynamics through realistic dialogue, and fills this sincere romance with teen pining, madcap shenanigans, and earnest first love.--Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
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Length:
352 pages
Format: Hardcover