You Started It

In this YA romance novel from Jackie Khalilieh, seventeen-year-old Jamie Taher-Foster’s carefully planned senior year takes unexpected turns when her long-term boyfriend announces a breakup, prompting her to navigate heartbreak and new connections. Amidst her quest to salvage her plans for the Winter Formal, Jamie is drawn into a fake dating arrangement with a carefree TikTok dancer named Axel, leading to moments of understanding and growth. With its honest and heartfelt storytelling, the book features relatable characters and explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery.