Asking for a Friend

This YA rom-com follows Juliana Zhao, a confident teen and aspiring expert on love, as she teams up with her childhood frenemy, Garrett Tsai, to create a dating-advice column for a competitive event. As they collaborate, Juliana begins to question her values and the importance she has placed on prestige and perfection, especially amid personal and cultural challenges. The story explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the complexities of friendship, all set within a vibrant Taiwanese American community.