Ask Again Later - by Liz Czukas (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Sixteen Candles meets Sliding Doors in this hilariously charming and irreverent YA debut. Fans of realistic teen fiction like Lauren Barnholdt's Two-Way Street and Sarah Mlynowski's Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have) will love Ask Again Later's pitch-perfect tale of prom night drama--with a twist.

Heart LaCoeur has zero interest in a messy high-school romance, no matter what her name suggests. That's why she's decided to avoid prom angst by going with a group of single friends. And that's why, when two surprise prom invites derail her brilliant plan, Heart takes the only foolproof, drama-free solution: a coin flip--that somehow gives her the chance to live out both prom nights. Heads or tails, where they both end up might be the most surprising thing of all. . . .

• What If Romance: One coin flip. Two parallel prom nights. Heart LaCoeur gets to live them both, but each choice comes with its own hilarious drama and unexpected consequences.
• Friends to Lovers: She plans to go to prom with her "No Drama" friend group, but what happens when she starts to realize her best guy friend might be the perfect date after all?
• Funny Teen Read: Full of witty banter, relatable high school angst, and a heroine named Heart who is determined to avoid romance at all costs.
• Coming of Age: A heartfelt and hilarious story about making choices, figuring out who you are, and learning that sometimes the most drama-free plan is the one that goes completely off the rails.

From the Back Cover

Despite what her name might suggest, Heart has zero interest in romance. So when her brilliant plan to go to prom with a group of friends is disrupted by two surprise invites, Heart knows there's only one drama-free solution: flip a coin.

Heads: The jock. He might spend all night staring at his ex or throw up in the limo, but how bad can her brother's best friend really be?

Tails: The theater geek . . . with a secret. What could be better than a guy who shares all of Heart's interests--even if he also wants to share all of his feelings?

Heart's simple coin flip has somehow given her the chance to live out both dates. But where her prom night ends up might be the most surprising thing of all. . . .

Review Quotes

"Breezy, witty, and charming with some serious swoon. You will heart Heart in this sprightly comedy of errors." - Huntley Fitzpatrick, author of My Life Next Door

"A hilarious romp. Heart is the kind of narrator you'll love rooting for: self-deprecating, brutally honest, and charmingly quirky. A Molly Ringwald for the next generation. The only question you won't need to ask again later is whether or not to read this book. The answer is yes." - Shaun Hutchinson, author of The Deathday Letter and FML

"Czukas' debut is pure fun; at times, readers will feel as if in a John Hughes movie--and that's a good thing." - ALA Booklist

"Fans of Stephanie Perkins and Jane Austen will swoon." - RT Book Reviews

"A genuine comedic voice and well-developed characters." - Kirkus Reviews