From #1 New York Times bestselling author and rom-com queen Becky Albertalli comes a buoyant new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life, and, yes, theater.

Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway.

But when Kate and Andy’s latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson.  

Turns out, communal crushes aren’t so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson’s friendship.

• Shared Crushes: Pining for the same guy is fun... until he shows up in your homeroom. For best friends Kate and Anderson, their foolproof system is about to implode.
• Gay Best Friend: Kate and Anderson do everything together, from carpooling to swooning. But when a crush gets real, can their one-of-a-kind friendship survive the ultimate test?
• Theater Kids: Set against the backdrop of auditions, rehearsals, and backstage drama, this novel is a love letter to every teen who's ever dreamed of the spotlight.
• A Coming of Age Story: A funny, heartfelt story about stepping out from your best friend's shadow—even if it means risking the one relationship that matters most.