{"title":"Aurelne Thian","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor Aurelne Thian crafts enchanting tales that invite young readers into worlds filled with warmth and imagination. Her stories, like \u003cem\u003eDear Campus Cupid\u003c\/em\u003e, blend heartfelt moments with playful adventures, making them perfect companions for children’s reading journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for youthful perspectives, Thian’s books explore themes of friendship, discovery, and kindness. Readers can expect narratives that celebrate the joys and challenges of growing up, gently encouraging empathy and wonder through every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dear-campus-cupid-by-aurelne-thian-9781761359200","title":"Dear Campus Cupid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Campus Cupid\u003c\/em\u003e is a love letter full of yearning, about self-discovery and second chances. A gorgeous new YA romance that will appeal to readers who love Jenny Han and Ann Liang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's love without a little matchmaking, a few recipes, and a second chance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLani Lai has always preferred to stay behind the scenes. A biochemistry major with a passion for preserving her family's lunch bar, Lani's world revolves around her studies and her tight-knit community. But balancing family, friends, and academic success hasn't come without cost—she's inadvertently pushed people away, including the one person who mattered most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric Liang is everything Lani is not—popular, confident, and infuriatingly charming. As a journalism student, he's always the centre of attention, known for his quick wit and undeniable charisma. But there's something about him no one knows—he's the anonymous mastermind behind \u003cem\u003eDear Campus Cupid\u003c\/em\u003e, a university-wide blog that's quickly become a campus sensation. The blog sparks confessions, crushes, and date requests, and students check it religiously, hungry for the next story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for a long time now, Eric has been writing love letters to Lani—some of which he's never sent. When their paths cross again at Riverside University, Eric has a secret agenda—a proposal for a collaboration in the prestigious Lewis-Li Prize competition. Lani assumes it's all about the prize and the prestige, but Eric's real plan is far more personal—he's not just after the win, he's after a second chance with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they navigate the tricky world of traditional cuisine, journalism, and social media, sparks fly. But with secrets still lurking and the weight of their past hanging between them, can they find their way back to each other? Or will the truth behind \u003cem\u003eDear Campus Cupid\u003c\/em\u003e be too much to unravel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754344661228,"sku":"9781761359200","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761359200-dear-campus-cupid.jpg?v=1781662461"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aurelne-thian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}