Freddie and Stella Got Hot

Maggie Horne

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Freddie and Stella Got Hot

Freddie and Stella Got Hot

Maggie Horne

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Jenny Han meets Mean Girls in Freddie and Stella Got Hot, Maggie Horne's YA rom com about getting revenge and falling in love.

"
Sick, twisted, and more than slightly unhinged in the absolute best way." --BCCB

By the time the Beaumont-Gardiner Award is announced, everyone's going to hate Levi Preston. And they're going to love us.

Freddie and Stella are on a mission: take down their former best friend turned queen bee Levi Preston by depriving her of the one thing she wants more than anything: The Beaumont-Gardiner Award. Only the coolest, smartest, and--let's face it--hottest girls win. . . so Freddie and Stella are going to have to get a whole lot cooler, smarter, and hotter.

At first, it seems to work--Freddie and Stella slowly manage to worm their way in with the cool girls. With every shopping date, agonizing salon appointment, and hot yoga class, the girls get closer to the in-crowd and Levi fades more and more into the background. The higher they rise, though, the more uneasy Freddie starts to feel. Stella's gone from her lovable, goofy best friend to someone she barely recognizes, using her newfound power for evil at every opportunity. Soon, Freddie realizes she's created a monster--and she needs Levi's help to put a stop to it.

About the Author

Maggie Horne is a writer who grew up near Toronto, Canada. She now lives in the UK with her wife, where they keep a collection of dogs and children. She is the author of Hazel Hill is Gonna Win This One (an Indies Introduce Summer/Fall 2022 Selection, Indie Next pick, and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection) and Noah Frye Gets Crushed from Clarion Books, as well as Freddie and Stella Got Hot and Don't Let it Break Your Heart, from Feiwel & Friends. She's always trying to write the queer stories she wishes she could have read growing up.

Critical Reviews

Praise for Freddie and Stella Got Hot:

★ "Fresh and funny . . . Freddie's journey from "quirky sidekick" to seizer of the day (and the girl)--narrated in her breezy, fantastically facetious voice--steals the show, transforming the love-to-hate-'em mean girls into can't-help-but-root-for-'em protagonists in this snarky and tender love story." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The friendship drama of Mean Girls meets the chaotic gay energy of Bottoms in Maggie Horne's wickedly funny contemporary young adult novel.... [Horne] revels in the messiness of the novel's scheming, sharp-tongued protagonists... Fans of Casey McQuiston and Dalhia Adler should enjoy this banter-filled romp." --Shelf Awareness

"The witty, sharp, lesbian answer to Mean Girls I've yearned for since Regina George first wielded a lacrosse stick.
Equal parts hilarious and tender, Horne expertly captures the heartbreak of friendship breakups and the messiness of high school politics. A coming of age story worth devouring." --Chatham Greenfield, Stonewall Honor award winning author of Time and Time Again

"Sick, twisted, and more than slightly unhinged in the absolute best way . . . Horne's dialogue is punchy, with laugh-out-loud moments and jaw-dropping plot twists." --BCCB

"Fully channeling the spirit of Tina Fey's recently remade Mean Girls in a way that remains authentic to both the film and young, sapphic experiences, Horne successfully balances snarky one-liners with genuine growth and characters who are ultimately endearing." --Booklist

"A fun, banter-filled story about getting revenge and finding love--and maybe yourself--along the way." --Kirkus

Praise for
Don't Let it Break Your Heart:

"A complicated and modern look at first queer love, finding your people, and the exhilarating risk of letting go in order to find yourself. Maggie Horne's book immerses you in a world of humor, growing pains, and teenage drama that makes your heart burst." --Gabriel Shane Dunn, New York Times-bestselling author of I Hate Everyone But You

"A beautiful, contemporary coming-of-age story about finding one's authentic self and learning to love and accept it . . . completely relatable." --School Library Journal

"Snarky humor buoys depictions of fraught, realistic relationships in this winning story of believably flawed teenagers contending with issues of first love and first heartbreak." --Publishers Weekly

"The joyous friends-and-lovers narrative sets this romance apart. Readers will enjoy Alana's immense growth as a character and delight in the witty dialogue between the three leads." --Kirkus

"Full of incisive humor and heart, Don't Let it Break Your Heart deftly embraces the complexities of queer romance and friendship, coming out, and showing up for the queer community--and for yourself. Horne gorgeously explores the nuances of emerging queer identity in this must-read romance that is sure to earn a place in readers' hearts." --Auriane Desombre, author of I Think I Love You

"Funny, fresh, and full of feeling,
Don't Let it Break Your Heart is a thoughtful love letter to friendship and possibility. Maggie Horne's voice shines through Alana, but each of the characters leapt off the page and into my heart." --Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

"An unflinchingly honest story about queerness and community, infused with so much heart and humor.
Readers will be drawn to Alana's exploration of comfort zones -- and how beautiful it can be to outgrow them." --Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments

"An emotionally charged queer romance that deftly unpacks the distinction between coming out and being out with nuance and heartfelt honesty. Don't Let it Break Your Heart is a gorgeously rendered, visceral [YA]debut about a girl untangling herself from the people who have always defined her . . . and discovering her dreams, her desires, herself in the process." --Marisa Kanter, author of Finally Fitz

"Absolutely broke my heart! With characters whose passions are relatable and true, [this book] is sincere and moving. Horne is an undeniably fresh and welcome voice in the YA world." --Louisa Onome, critically acclaimed author of The Melancholy of Summer

"A breathtakingly poignant love letter to platonic soulmates, teenage romance, and anyone who grew up queer in a small town.
Honest, heartfelt, and hopeful, Don't Let It Break Your Heart will hold you tight and heal your soul." --Jenna Voris, author of Every Time You Hear That Song

"Full of complex queer feelings and laugh-out-loud banter, Don't Let It Break Your Heart sets a precedent for future coming-of-age stories. Horne skillfully balances wit and heartache while exploring themes of friendship, love, and what it takes to stand on your own. A masterful young adult debut." --Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books

"This emotional roller coaster contains a great deal of hope and heart." --Booklist

"Mean Girls but make it sapphic? Say no more. Freddie and Stella got Hot is the fun, funny and razor-sharp YA rom-com of my dreams. Come for the banter, stay for the unforgettable characters. A must read!" --Cale Dietrich, internationally bestselling author of My Roommate From Hell and co-author of If This Gets Out

Publishing Information

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pub date: 2026-01-27
Length: 336 pages

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