Hello (From Here) (English Edition)

A heartfelt, witty, and thought-provoking YA love story about two teens who fall for each other while forced apart during quarantine, written by two New York Times bestselling authors, and for fans of Five Feet Apart, Anna and the French Kiss, and My Life Next Door Maxine and Jonah meet in the canned goods aisle just as California is going into lockdown. Maxs part-time job as a personal grocery shopper is about to transform into a hellish gauntlet. Jonahs preexisting anxiety is about to become an epic daily struggle. As Max and Jonah get to know each other through FaceTime dates, socially distanced playground hangs, and the escalating heartbreaks of the pandemic, theyre pushed apart by what they dont share and pulled closer by what they do. As thoughtful, probing, and informed as it is buoyant, romantic, and funny, Hello (From Here) cuts across differences in class, privilege, and mental health, all thrown into stark relief by the COVID-19 pandemic. Heres a novel that looks at the first two months of the quarantine, and adds falling in love to the mess. "Much more than just a pandemic story." BCCB * "A satisfyingly banter-filled rom-com." PW, starred review Sweet . . . Effectively rendered. Kirkus "Realistic." SLJ Funny, romantic, and eerily familiar. author Kelly Loy Gilbert Witty, hilarious, heart-filled, and romantic. author Jeff Zentner