The Fall of Whit Rivera
Crystal Maldonado
  • Published: 10 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593794661
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00

The Fall of Whit Rivera

  • Crystal Maldonado
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Could you plan the Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out.

Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), so when they’re forced to organize the fall formal together, it's a literal disaster. Sparks fly as Whitney—type-A, passionate, a perfectionist, and a certified sweater-weather fanatic—butts heads with Zay, a dry, relaxed skater boy who takes everything in stride. But not all of those sparks are bad. . . .

Has their feud been a big misunderstanding all along?

Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also tackles weightier topics like PCOS, chronic illness, sexuality, fatphobia, Latine identity, and class. Funny, honest, insightful, romantic, and poignant, it is classic Crystal Maldonado—and it will have her legion of fans absolutely swooning.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

"Meaningful. . . Multidimensional. . . An important addition to YA literature."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A celebration of love in all its forms—family, friends, romance, and (especially!) self. Whit Rivera's wry, optimistic voice will linger happily in your mind long after you turn the last page."—Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera

"Satisfying and delightful... Maldonado shines!"—Kelly Jensen, editor and author of (Don't) Call Me Crazy, Body Talk, and Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World
  • Published: 10 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593794661
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00
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Praise for The Fall of Whit Rivera

PRAISE FOR FALL OF WHIT RIVERA: 
"A sentimental story about friendship, family, and love as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

PRAISE FOR NO FILTER AND OTHER LIES: 
As Seen on Newsday, Refinery29, Autostraddle, We Need Diverse Books, LatinaMedia and BuzzFeed
A Seventeen Best Young Adult Book
A POPSUGAR Best New YA Novel
A Nerdist Most Anticipated Book
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

* “Maldonado (Fat Chance, Charlie Vega) once again displays her gift for portraying complex family dynamics and layered interiority in this bighearted sophomore novel…. An ultrasmart contemporary that fully understands what teens face in today’s social media–obsessed landscape.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“A really fun read…. A cute queer romance centering a fat, biracial smart-ass—one I’d follow on Instagram in a heartbeat if I could.”—Autostraddle

“A thought-provoking story for the digital age.”—POPSUGAR 

“Another stunning YA release from author Crystal Maldonado.”—Nerdist

PRAISE FOR FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGA: 

A New England Book Award Winner
An NPR Best Book of the Year
An Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Year
A POPSUGAR Best New Young Adult Novel
A Cosmopolitan Best New Book
A Bustle Most Anticipated Debut
A Forbes Most Notable Young Adult Book
A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee
A Latinxs in Publishing Best Books of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year
A Business Insider Best Young Adult Romance Book

* “Charlie's struggles are authentic and raw while Maldonado's bright prose makes for a page-turner… An overdue and welcome ingénue.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review