High school junior Jude has a big, loving family; a supportive, insightful best friend in talented songwriter Ari; a love of drawing and creating D&D adventures for his friends; and a fear of asking out Maya, whom he’s had a crush on since 7th grade. Why set himself up for rejection? Maya (Black) is smart and popular; Jude (white) likes flying under the radar. But when Jude starts having a run of extraordinary luck after finding a ruby-red 20-sided die, it’s the confidence boost he needs. He asks Maya to a concert he won VIP tickets to and they have a great time. She’s soon fitting right in with his D&D group. But there’s no spark of romance. Just after Jude realizes the person he does have feelings for is Ari, he loses the die. Suspecting it was magical, he’s sure of it when a string of disasters ensues. Signs that Ari (Mexican American) might have feelings for him, too, aren’t enough to overcome Jude’s uncertainty about telling her how he feels. This delightful romantic comedy infused with music (Jude and his siblings are all named for Beatles songs) and a little magic shines with a vividly drawn cast of characters. The nerd humor is witty and respectful; diversity (race, gender, sexuality) is matter-of-fact; warmth among characters is genuine; and Jude’s creativity, caring, and growing confidence are a perfect match for Ari’s own in this stand-alone book 2 in the Fortuna Beach series. (Ages 12 and older)

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

After being magically gifted with incredible luck, a boy discovers this gift just may be a curse when it comes to love, in this sweet romantic comedy by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer.

Jude is determined to fly under the radar. He just wants to draw comics, host D&D night with his friends, work at his parents’ vinyl record store, and escape high school as unscathed as possible. That is, until the night he finds himself inexplicably gifted with a bout of supernatural good luck.

Suddenly, everything Jude has ever wanted is within reach. His art is being published. He helps his friend’s song become a finalist in a songwriting competition. And he wins a pair of coveted concert tickets, which he can use to ask out the popular girl he’s been crushing on since elementary school.

But how long can Jude’s good fortune last? And why does he find himself thinking about Ari, his best friend since forever? If Jude has been dreaming of the wrong girl this whole time, does that mean he's doomed to be unlucky in love forever?

With a sprinkle of magic, this sweet beachside romance is perfect for fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Love & Gelato, as well as anyone who has ever swooned over Marissa Meyer’s beloved characters.