“Deftly navigating issues of race and mental health, as well as giving voice to the reality of American teens born to immigrant families, many of whom grapple with different cultural and familial expectations, Gregorio has written a heartwarming foodie rom-com.” – School Library Journal (⭐starred review) “Readers will come to this story for dynamic romantic and familial relationships, but they’ll stay for its smart exploration of depression, anxiety, and self-care.” – Publishers Weekly (⭐starred review) Early praise for This is My Brain in Love: It will take everything they have and more, to save the family restaurant and their budding romance.
But family prejudices and the uncertain future of A-Plus threaten to keep Will and Jocelyn apart. What starts off as a rocky partnership soon grows into something more. Because her dad has the marketing skills of a dumpling, it’s up to Jocelyn and her unlikely new employee, Will, to bring A-Plus Chinese Garden into the 21st century (or, at least, to Facebook). Then Jocelyn’s father tells her their family restaurant may be going under, and all wishes are off. Will Domenici has two goals: to find a paying summer internship, and to prove he has what it takes to become an editor on his school paper.
Jocelyn Wu has just three wishes for her junior year: To make it through without dying of boredom, to direct a short film with her BFF Priya Venkatram, and to get at least two months into the year without being compared to or confused with Peggy Chang, the only other Chinese girl in her grade. Order a copy from Haverford Children’s Book World!
⭐⭐⭐ Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal and BookPage!Īn editors pick for Best YA Books of April!Ī Buzzfeed Young Adult Romance You Absolutely Must Read This Spring Told in dual narrative, This Is My Brain in Love is a stunning YA contemporary romance, exploring mental health, race and, ultimately, self-acceptance, for fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and Emergency Contact.
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