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  • Published: 18 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593695449
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $32.00

From Square One




Falling in love with your enemy? Impossible. Falling in love with him twice . . .

After an accident leaves Riley Wilson with amnesia, he can recall everything except: the crash that landed him in the hospital, the last year of his life, and having a serious boyfriend. Who happens to be his older brother’s ex-best friend. And the guy he despises more than anyone . . . Learning this information sends Riley spiraling. In what world could someone as sensible and meticulous as Riley have ever willingly agree to go out with Aaron—the arrogant jerk who screwed up his brother’s future? Riley would love nothing more than to start fresh and snip Aaron out of his life. But with his family being cagey about the past, and his memories far out of reach, he realizes Aaron might be the only one willing to help him remember the last year. Despite his brother’s protests, Riley teams up with Aaron to unearth his missing memories—even if it means starting from square one and reenacting every date, every kiss, every “first” they’ve ever had. All Riley has to do is not make the same mistake by falling in love twice.

  • Published: 18 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593695449
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $32.00

About the author

A. M. Woody

A. M. Woody is a metro-Detroit-based queer author. They graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in English and a certificate in creative writing. When not writing and reading happily ever afters,they can be found drinking caramel apple cocktails, playing Hades, or rewatching childhood shows with their siblings. You can follow them on Twitter at @AMWoody_.

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Praise for From Square One


Praise for A.M. Woody

"[A] sharply rendered rom-com . . . Overflows with amusing teenage antics and awkwardness . . . The complexity and subtextual layers with which Woody imbues Emma and Caleb’s relationship keeps a steady and engaging pace throughout." —Publishers Weekly

"Caleb’s sensitivity and Emma’s irascibility are a refreshing reversal of the gender roles common in YA literature. Glimpses into their past are interspersed throughout their alternating POVs, illustrating their complexities. An excellent choice for readers seeking a romance with a wider LGBTQ+ cast." —Booklist


"Caleb and Emma are vividly drawn, each with believable quirks, strengths, and weaknesses. The secondary characters, such as Juliet and Caleb’s mom, are also endearing . . . The dialogue, which includes a healthy dose of swear words and snark, rings true. While Caleb and Emma’s evolving relationship is the star of the show, friendships and familial relationships also play key roles. A funny, heartfelt ride with two lovable leads." —Kirkus Reviews

"The boys’ banter sizzles and delights, but Woody’s true power shows through in the intricately realized characters’ tender depictions of support, kindness, and capacity for change." —Publishers Weekly