You Asked for Perfect

Laura Silverman

Mar 2019 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

"Wise‚ romantic‚ and painfully relatable."—Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

From acclaimed author Laura Silverman comes a timely novel about a bisexual teen's struggle when academic success and romantic happiness pull him in opposite directions, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Tamara Ireland Stone.

Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college résumé: first chair violinist, dedicated volunteer, active synagogue congregant, and expected valedictorian. He barely has time to think about a social life, let alone a relationship...until a failed calculus quiz puts his future on the line, forcing Ariel to enlist his classmate, Amir, as a tutor.

As the two spend more time together, Ariel discovers he may not like calculus, but he does like Amir. When he's with Amir, the crushing academic pressure fades away on, and a fuller and brighter world comes into focus. But college deadlines are still looming. And adding a new relationship to his long list of commitments may just push Ariel past his limit.

In a time where academic pressure on stressed teens couldn't be higher, You Asked for Perfect is a story full of empathy, honesty and heart for anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.

The perfect present for readers who want:

• Books featuring anxiety for teens
• Queer romance
• Gay young adult fiction
• Jewish representation

Praise for You Asked for Perfect:

An ALA Rainbow List Pick

2019 Books All Georgians Should Read List

2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Nominee

Chicago Public Library's Best Fiction for Older Readers List

"Who can resist a heartfelt romance?"—Booklist

"Silverman's novel hit me straight in the heart... It was powerful enough to make me want to be a better—yet still imperfect—person."—Bill Konigsberg, author of The Music of What Happens

"A coming-of-age novel that will charm readers with its relatable and diverse characters, quirky storyline, and interweaving of faith, queerness, and the everyday lives of seniors navigating the pressures of college applications, grades, and relationships. Heartwarming and engaging."—Kirkus

Ratings and reviews

As a high school student who constantly feels defined by my grades, and being apart of the LGBTQ+ community, there has never been a book that I could relate to more this this. I hate reading in general but onces I started reading this, I wouldn't stop. Such a great book with Characters that I could relate to❤

I only read the sample, but it looks like an interesting start to good book

this book is perfect. this book has to be one of the Top 10 fav books of mine. i love the brilliant flow of the story. love it, love it, love it.

About the author

Laura Silverman is a writer and editor. She loves books, dogs, and bubble baths. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can follow her on Twitter @LJSilverman1.