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Loveboat, Taipei

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Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen is a spirited young adult novel about Ever Wong, whose parents send her to a summer programme in Taipei. Expected to excel academically, Ever finds herself in an exhilarating world of newfound freedom and adventure. Amidst friendships and romance, she navigates self-discovery and cultural expectations, ultimately reconciling her dreams with her family's aspirations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a vibrant coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of a summer adventure in Taipei. With themes of self-discovery, cultural identity, and youthful romance, the story offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of Asian-American teens breaking from their conventional paths to explore freedom and possibility.

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Loveboat, Taipei

A fresh and fun-filled debut following a teen girl whose stay at a Taiwanese summer camp is nothing like she expected...

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Now a major movie, Love in Taipei, on Paramount+

“Exciting and authentic.” Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes

“Surprising, original and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance.” Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

“Fresh as a first kiss.” Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon

“Fresh, fun, heartfelt, and totally addictive.” Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Conviction

Perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and Crazy Rich Asians, this romantic and layered debut from Abigail Hing Wen is a dazzling, fun-filled romp.

“Our cousins have done this program,” Sophie whispers. “Best kept secret. Zero supervision.”

And just like that, Ever Wong’s summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is Chien Tan, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hook-ups abound, adults turn a blind eye, and the nightlife runs nonstop.

But not every student is quite what they seem:

Ever is working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passion for dance.
Rick Woo is the Yale-bound child prodigy bane of Ever’s existence whose perfection hides a secret.
Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessed Sophie Ha turns out to have more to her than meets the eye.
And under sexy Xavier Yeh’s shell is buried a shameful truth he’ll never admit.

When these students’ lives collide, it’s guaranteed to be a summer Ever will never forget!

With over 4 million views on TikTok, Loveboat, Taipei is the ideal read for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Talia Hibbert and Dustin Thao.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471192852

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Abigail Hing Wen is the New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei, which is being adapted for film. She holds a BA from Harvard, a JD from Columbia Law School, and an MFA from the Vermont School of Fine Arts, and, like some of her characters, is obsessed with musicals and dancing. When she’s not writing stories or listening to her favorite scores, she is busy working in artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, where she lives with her family. You can learn more about her at www.abigailhingwen.com

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