Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic (Original)
Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic (Original)
Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic (Original)
Description
Description
Perfect for fans of Erin Baldwin and Elise Bryant, this sapphic rom-com--a companion novel to Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love--stars a girl determined to reinvent herself, in life and in love.
Hallie loves romance, but it doesn't seem to love her back. Her six-time broken heart can attest to that.
So when Hallie has the chance to attend a prestigious academic summer camp, she sees an opportunity not just to better herself, but to reinvent herself. Into a new Hallie who will succeed where the old one failed--in school, friends, and especially love.
First, a fresh start--which means no romance, all summer. If Hallie's fortitude is immediately tested by Julia, her gorgeous camp roommate with an uncrackable icy shell, then all the better! Reinvention is never easy!
Yet as Hallie and Julia get closer, Hallie's heart is in more danger than ever. With the prospect of real love on the line, can Hallie trust that New Hallie won't make the mistakes that she did? Or is Julia looking for someone else--the unfiltered, unaltered, real Hallie?
Wish You Weren't Here meets I Think I Love You in this sweet, summer rom-com, where plans go wonderfully astray, the best rules are broken ones, and love might actually be just around the corner.
Hallie loves romance, but it doesn't seem to love her back. Her six-time broken heart can attest to that.
So when Hallie has the chance to attend a prestigious academic summer camp, she sees an opportunity not just to better herself, but to reinvent herself. Into a new Hallie who will succeed where the old one failed--in school, friends, and especially love.
First, a fresh start--which means no romance, all summer. If Hallie's fortitude is immediately tested by Julia, her gorgeous camp roommate with an uncrackable icy shell, then all the better! Reinvention is never easy!
Yet as Hallie and Julia get closer, Hallie's heart is in more danger than ever. With the prospect of real love on the line, can Hallie trust that New Hallie won't make the mistakes that she did? Or is Julia looking for someone else--the unfiltered, unaltered, real Hallie?
Wish You Weren't Here meets I Think I Love You in this sweet, summer rom-com, where plans go wonderfully astray, the best rules are broken ones, and love might actually be just around the corner.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love: "Full of humor and romance, readers will fall in love with Nav and Gia as they navigate the messy waters of first love. A delightful, heartfelt romp!"
-Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fall "Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love is a needed refresher to the YA romance genre. Sincerely crafted characters and authentic stakes elevate this precious queer love story built on trust and friendship. A truly charming, earnest read, perfect for all of the yearning, slowburn friends-to-lovers fans."
-Racquel Marie, award-winning author of Ophelia After All "An absolute delight! Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love had me giggling and squealing and kicking my feet. Between the hilarity of Gia's awkwardness and Nav's tender protectiveness for all those around her, I found myself clutching my heart rooting for their happily ever after. Equal parts funny and sweet, this book is everything I love about YA rom-coms!"
-Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates and The Name Drop In Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love, Lewis provides not only a swoony sapphic love story, but also a cathartic roadmap to healing familial wounds. Hilarious and charming, Nav is a guide you'll want to follow anywhere.
--Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments "Jessica Lewis excels in every genre she writes. A departure from the paranormal horror Lewis is known for, this romance is a joy to read. While often light-hearted and funny, the book also earnestly explores complicated family relationships. Lewis masterfully captures the complicated feelings of being a teenager, especially the confusing, overwhelming feelings of a crush. I'm so glad kids today get to read books like this."
-Meryl Wilsner, USA Today bestselling author of Cleat Cute "More than just a love story, Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love combines all of my favorite parts of a romcom--humor, wit, complex characters, a brilliant platonic support system, and a swoony romance that will have you squealing in delight and throwing your copy against the wall."
- Emery Lee, award-winning author of Meet Cute Diary "This book is a hilarious delight, packed full of charming characters who make mistakes but still treat each other with so much love. Nav captured my heart from page one with her clumsy confidence and hard-earned vulnerability. I was cheering for her love story the entire way!"
-Bridget Morrissey, author of That Summer Feeling and Everything She Does Is Magic "Jessica Lewis brings a fresh perspective to romance. Nav's voice and journey make her a relatable main character you can't help but root for. Get ready to swoon!"
- Marisa Urgo, author of The Gravity of Missing Things "Lewis crafted a foolproof book that I immediately fell in love with. Funny, tender, charming, and extremely relatable, Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love is a swoony sapphic masterpiece."
-Justine Pucella Winans, award winning author of Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything "Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic is more than just a rom-com, but a heartfelt exploration of a teen navigating the intricacies of every type of relationship. Lewis expertly blends a sweet sapphic romance with the timeless quest for self-discovery. Hallie is a relatable, hilarious character whose desire to overcome her past mistakes is one any reader can relate to. This book stole my heart from the very first page!" --Shelly Page, author of Brewed with Love "I wanted so badly to reach inside the pages and give Hallie the biggest hug, but in the end, it was this book that reached out to hug me. Hallie's Rules For a Recovering Romantic read like eating s'mores at a camp fire--the warmth, the sweets, and the stars. This story was the whole experience."--Sonido Reyes, bestselling and award-winning author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School "Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic is a love letter to camp shenanigans, blossoming relationships, and finding yourself along the way. Jessica Lewis is a master of writing charming, emotional stories full of yearning and heart. I want s'more!" - Jenna Miller, author of We Got the Beat "You've heard of friends to lovers, now get ready for cabinmates to tentative allies to friends to lovers! Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic is for high achievers, the type A rule followers, and for every hopeless romantic who's ever found themselves head over heels despite their best efforts. A masterclass in humor and heart."
--Jenna Voris, author of Say a Little Prayer and Every Time You Hear That Song
-Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fall "Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love is a needed refresher to the YA romance genre. Sincerely crafted characters and authentic stakes elevate this precious queer love story built on trust and friendship. A truly charming, earnest read, perfect for all of the yearning, slowburn friends-to-lovers fans."
-Racquel Marie, award-winning author of Ophelia After All "An absolute delight! Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love had me giggling and squealing and kicking my feet. Between the hilarity of Gia's awkwardness and Nav's tender protectiveness for all those around her, I found myself clutching my heart rooting for their happily ever after. Equal parts funny and sweet, this book is everything I love about YA rom-coms!"
-Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates and The Name Drop In Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love, Lewis provides not only a swoony sapphic love story, but also a cathartic roadmap to healing familial wounds. Hilarious and charming, Nav is a guide you'll want to follow anywhere.
--Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments "Jessica Lewis excels in every genre she writes. A departure from the paranormal horror Lewis is known for, this romance is a joy to read. While often light-hearted and funny, the book also earnestly explores complicated family relationships. Lewis masterfully captures the complicated feelings of being a teenager, especially the confusing, overwhelming feelings of a crush. I'm so glad kids today get to read books like this."
-Meryl Wilsner, USA Today bestselling author of Cleat Cute "More than just a love story, Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love combines all of my favorite parts of a romcom--humor, wit, complex characters, a brilliant platonic support system, and a swoony romance that will have you squealing in delight and throwing your copy against the wall."
- Emery Lee, award-winning author of Meet Cute Diary "This book is a hilarious delight, packed full of charming characters who make mistakes but still treat each other with so much love. Nav captured my heart from page one with her clumsy confidence and hard-earned vulnerability. I was cheering for her love story the entire way!"
-Bridget Morrissey, author of That Summer Feeling and Everything She Does Is Magic "Jessica Lewis brings a fresh perspective to romance. Nav's voice and journey make her a relatable main character you can't help but root for. Get ready to swoon!"
- Marisa Urgo, author of The Gravity of Missing Things "Lewis crafted a foolproof book that I immediately fell in love with. Funny, tender, charming, and extremely relatable, Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love is a swoony sapphic masterpiece."
-Justine Pucella Winans, award winning author of Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything "Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic is more than just a rom-com, but a heartfelt exploration of a teen navigating the intricacies of every type of relationship. Lewis expertly blends a sweet sapphic romance with the timeless quest for self-discovery. Hallie is a relatable, hilarious character whose desire to overcome her past mistakes is one any reader can relate to. This book stole my heart from the very first page!" --Shelly Page, author of Brewed with Love "I wanted so badly to reach inside the pages and give Hallie the biggest hug, but in the end, it was this book that reached out to hug me. Hallie's Rules For a Recovering Romantic read like eating s'mores at a camp fire--the warmth, the sweets, and the stars. This story was the whole experience."--Sonido Reyes, bestselling and award-winning author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School "Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic is a love letter to camp shenanigans, blossoming relationships, and finding yourself along the way. Jessica Lewis is a master of writing charming, emotional stories full of yearning and heart. I want s'more!" - Jenna Miller, author of We Got the Beat "You've heard of friends to lovers, now get ready for cabinmates to tentative allies to friends to lovers! Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic is for high achievers, the type A rule followers, and for every hopeless romantic who's ever found themselves head over heels despite their best efforts. A masterclass in humor and heart."
--Jenna Voris, author of Say a Little Prayer and Every Time You Hear That Song
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
HarperCollins Us
Pub date:
2026-07-07
Length:
352 pages
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