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The Beauty of the Moment

Name: The Beauty of the Moment
ISBN: 9781250233837

Tanaz Bhathena

Square Fish · Print & ebook · July 21, 2020

Reading lane: Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance

A Romance pick for readers exploring The Beauty of the Moment.

Contemporary YA Romance Asian American YA Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance romance

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Why This Clicks

Love, Under Pressure

A teen romance where family strain and the pull between fitting in and standing out meet.

Come here for

Two teens questioning who they’re expected to be
Romance caught up in family troubles and artistic ambition

Expect

Emotional push and pull as Susan and Malcolm reconnect
Love, family, culture, and the choice to be yourself

Book Details

Authors: Tanaz Bhathena
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: July 21, 2020
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance · Asian American YA
Reading lane: Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance

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Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance
83%
Asian American YA
82%
Contemporary YA Romance
82%

Publisher Categories

Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance
Immigration for Teens

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Two teens fall in love and must decide whether to fit in or stand out in this sophomore young adult novel by Tanaz Bhathena, The Beauty of the Moment . Susan is the new girl—she’s sharp and driven, and strives to meet her parents’ expectations of excellence. Malcolm is the bad boy—he started raising hell at age fifteen, after his mom died of cancer, and has had a reputation ever since. Susan’s parents are on the verge of divorce. Malcolm’s dad is a known adulterer. Susan hasn’t told anyone, but she wants to be an artist. Malcolm doesn’t know what he wants—until he meets her. Love is messy and families are messier, but in spite of their burdens, Susan and Malcolm fall for each other. The ways they drift apart and come back together are testaments to family, culture, and being true to who you are.