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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love

Winner of the YA Book Prize and Books Are My Bag Readers' Award for YA
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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher follows the story of Gwen and Arthur, two heirs betrothed since childhood who can't stand each other. As they navigate the complexities of court politics, unexpected friendships and relationships challenge their initial animosity, leading to humorous and heartfelt moments. It's a tale of identity, growth, and the discovery of true love in unexpected places.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy witty, inclusive, and heartfelt young adult romances set in medieval times with a modern twist. It offers a delightful mix of humour, friendship, and unexpected love, perfect for fans of engaging and diverse storytelling.

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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love

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'Exactly what I needed right now – a delightful, heartwarming, hilarious historical romp, overflowing with queer panic and terrible jokes. I loved it' - ALICE OSEMAN, bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPER

'Fun and genuinely funny, with lovely friendships and first-rate dialogue. Gwen and Art may not be in love, but I fell for both of them' - RAINBOW ROWELL, New York Times bestselling author of the SIMON SNOW trilogy

Winner of the YA Book Prize

Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award for Young Adult Fiction

Shortlisted for the Café Nero Children's Fiction Award

Instant New York Times Bestseller

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Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other.

When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies. By pretending to fall for each other, their mutual protection will be assured.

But how long can they keep up the ruse? With Gwen growing closer to Bridget, and Art becoming unaccountably fond of Gabriel, Gwen's infuriatingly serious, bookish brother, the path to true love is looking far from straight …

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'A total rollicking delight … Lex Croucher is one of my favourite romcom authors, and they should be yours too' - CASEY MCQUISTON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I KISSED SHARA WHEELER and RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE

'Congrats to Gwen and Arthur on their permanent acquisition of my ENTIRE heart. Suffice it to say that I loved this book to a degree that’s slightly ridiculous' - BECKY ALBERTALLI, bestselling author of SIMON VS. THE HOMOSAPIENS AGENDA

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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher has been praised for its delightful, heartwarming, and hilarious narrative, full of charming characters and sharp wit. Reviewers appreciated its fun and engaging take on medieval settings, filled with queer representation, humour, and heartfelt moments. It has been compared to delightful rom-coms and given high marks for its dialogue, character relationships, and modern sensibilities within a historical context.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526651792

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury YA

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Lex Croucher grew up in Surrey, reading a lot of books and making friends with strangers on the internet, and now lives in London with an elderly cat. With a background in social media for NGOs, Lex now writes historical-ish romcoms for adults (Reputation, Infamous) and historical fantasy romcoms for teenagers. Gwen and Art Are Not in Love is their YA debut. @lexcanroar

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