Review by Booklist Review
Teddy McGuire loves three things in this world: musical theater, New York City, and bubblegum pop star Benji Keaton. His drama club's senior class trip to NYC, along with its scavenger hunt, is a school legend. This year's prize is extra sweet: tickets to the after-party of a Broadway show, where Benji Keaton juuuust might be. The only problem? Teddy's best friend, Annie, has been suspended and can't attend, which means Teddy is stuck with techie loner and all-around killjoy Sebastian as his partner instead. Teddy is determined to make the most of New York, and he just knows that he's destined to meet his idol. As the two teens run around Manhattan checking off items, they open up to each other more and more; Teddy begins to wonder if his feelings for Sebastian are as platonic as he thought. Despite a wild amount of convenient coincidences, this Broadway-themed rom-com will appeal to readers looking for a sweet, fun story of finding your light and falling in love.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A fun, musical theater--themed romp through New York City. Teddy McGuire believes in luck. The small-town-Florida 18-year-old is convinced that his lucky friendship bracelet will help him and his best friend, Annie Taylor, win the scavenger hunt during their end-of-senior-year drama club trip. Winning means going to an after-party where he'll get to meet superstar Benji Keaton--and Teddy is Benji's biggest fan. Only, Annie gets suspended and can't go after all, leaving Teddy to partner with brooding tech crew member Sebastian Hodges, who's also gay. Teddy must somehow draw Sebastian out of his shell and get him invested in trying to win. For his part, Sebastian would happily skip the scavenger hunt, but their adventures nevertheless draw the pair closer. Teddy is an endearing and lovable protagonist, and readers will root for him as he experiences the big city--and an unexpected romance--for the first time. Weber skillfully captures the excitement, sadness, fear, and nerves Teddy feels as he ponders life after graduation. The magic of New York City is on full display, making it another character in the story as the metropolis serves as a stunning backdrop for Teddy's coming of age and the adventures awaiting the characters in young adulthood. The scavenger hunt also provides a strong structure for the unfolding plot. Main characters read white. Effervescent and heartfelt.(Romance. 13-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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