Kiss the Girl
Zoraida Córdova
(Author)
Description
"Kiss the Girl is sheer delight. It's full of joy and love and self discovery, and I smiled the whole time I read it. Zoraida Córdova wrote the rock star/pop princess romance of my dreams!" --Jasmine Guillory, New York Times best-selling author A modern tale of unexpectedly falling in love and finding your voice, Kiss the Girl is the highly anticipated third installment in the acclaimed and best-selling Meant to Be collection. Ariel del Mar is one of the most famous singers in the world. She and her sisters--together, known as the band Siren Seven--have been a pop culture phenomenon since they were kids. On stage, wearing her iconic red wig and sequined costumes, staring out at a sea of fans, is where she shines. Anyone would think she's the girl who has everything. But lately, she wants more. Siren Seven is wrapping up their farewell tour, and Ariel can't wait to spend the summer just living a normal life--part of a world she's only ever seen from the outside. But her father, the head of Atlantica Records, has other plans: begin her breakout solo career immediately, starting with a splashy announcement on a morning talk show. The night before, Ariel and her sisters sneak out of their Manhattan penthouse for a night of incognito fun at a rock concert in Brooklyn. It's there that Ariel crosses paths with Eric Reyes, dreamy lead singer of an up-and-coming band. Unaware of her true identity, Eric spontaneously invites her on the road for the summer. And for the first time in her life, Ariel disobeys her father--and goes with him. Caught between the world she longs for and the one she's left behind, can Ariel follow her dreams, fall in love, and, somehow, find her own voice?Product Details
Price
$26.99
$25.10
Publisher
Hyperion Avenue
Publish Date
August 01, 2023
Pages
352
Dimensions
6.2 X 9.1 X 1.3 inches | 1.15 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781368050371
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About the Author
Zoraida Córdova is the acclaimed author of more than two dozen novels and short stories, including the Brooklyn Brujas series, Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence, and The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. In addition to writing novels, she serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books, and is the co-editor of the bestselling anthology Vampires Never Get Old, as well as the cohost of the writing podcast, Deadline City. She writes romance novels as Zoey Castile. Zoraida was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and calls New York City home. When she's not working, she's roaming the world in search of magical stories. For more information, visit her at ZoraidaCordova.com.
Reviews
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK By the Book is in my hands and I could not be any more excited to celebrate it! Jasmine is on a short list of my tried and true comfort-read authors. I don't know how she manages to weave such depth into her characters while still making the whole reading experience feel SO GOOD AND NICE but she does, every single time.
--Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION, BEACH READ, and BOO
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK Endearing....A sweet read.
--Kirkus
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK For anyone who's ever possessed dreams of a literary romantic gesture, this will make you swoon.
--EW
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK My cheeks hurt from smiling through this delightful book for adults who haven't outgrown fairy tales. And speaking of magic, how does Jasmine Guillory keep getting better and better?
--Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK Sure, you know what is going to happen and it's a tale as old as time, but that doesn't make it any less fun getting there. Oh, the power of Guillory's storytelling!? --E! Online
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK This book is a delight from start to finish.
--PopSugar.com
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK This fairytale rom-com mashup is total magic! Swoon-worthy from start to finish!
--Julie Murphy, New York Times best-selling author of IF THE SHOE FITS and DUMPLIN'
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK You'll be blushing and crushing until the very end.
--TheSkimm
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS If The Shoe Fits encompasses everything I love about rom-coms. I laughed, I swooned, I smiled. Another hit for Julie Murphy!
--Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times best-selling author of IT ENDS WITH US, UGLY LOVE, and VERITY
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS If the Shoe Fits is so much more than a modern retelling of a classic tale. It's a swoon-worthy slow burn romance that's filled with heart and humor.
--Farrah Rochon, USA Today best-selling author of THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS [An] inventive Cinderella retelling, Murphy cleverly blends the conventions of fairy tales and reality TV to create an incisive commentary on both...readers interested in a smart exploration of the intersection of romance and reality TV will be overjoyed.
--Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS A refreshing take on the classic Cinderella story.
--Forbes
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS An enchanting Cinderella-inspired story.
--Culturess
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS Forget the animated Cinderella! If the Shoe Fits brings a fresh, charming, and deeply empowering perspective to the classic fairy tale.
--Katharine McGee, New York Times best-selling author of AMERICAN ROYALS
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS In Murphy's breezy and fun rom-com, there's enough of Cinderella in the story to be charming, yet overall it sparkles like an exciting new tale. indy is immensely lovable, and readers will root for all her dreams to come true. Murphy brings the wit, sensitivity, and imagination that has made her a YA star to the start of her adult romance Meant to Be series.
--Booklist
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS In this charming and modern retelling of Cinderella, Murphy hits the mark again with a body-positive novel that makes everyone feel included.
--School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS Murphy's adult debut is a binge-worthy modern take on Cinderella. Readers will love Cindy and Henry's back-and-forth banter; when the duo find ruses to sneak away for some time alone with each other, hearts will melt.
--Library Journal
PRAISE FOR THE MEANT TO BE COLLECTION Accolades
USA Today Bestseller
GMA Buzz Book
Amazon Book of the Month
Amazon Best Book of 2022
Apple Best Book of the Month
Apple Best Book of 202
2Indie Next Pick
#1 Library Reads Pick
A Popsugar Best Romance Book of Summer 2021
A Country Living Best New Book
The Root Books We Can't Wait to Read
Bustle Most Anticipated Book
Buzzfeed Best Book
Harper's Bazaar Best Romantic Books of 2022
"Irresistible! The adorable banter and undeniable chemistry in this reimagining of The Little Mermaid will have you falling in love with Ariel and Eric all over again." --Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hookup Plan
"Zoraida Córdova brings everything we love about The Little Mermaid to this romantic tale. The Little Mermaid meets Daisy Jones and the Six in this immersive and romantic tale of two musicians chasing their dreams and falling in love along the way. You'll want to be part of this world!" --Alexis Daria, international bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola
--Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION, BEACH READ, and BOO
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK Endearing....A sweet read.
--Kirkus
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK For anyone who's ever possessed dreams of a literary romantic gesture, this will make you swoon.
--EW
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK My cheeks hurt from smiling through this delightful book for adults who haven't outgrown fairy tales. And speaking of magic, how does Jasmine Guillory keep getting better and better?
--Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK Sure, you know what is going to happen and it's a tale as old as time, but that doesn't make it any less fun getting there. Oh, the power of Guillory's storytelling!? --E! Online
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK This book is a delight from start to finish.
--PopSugar.com
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK This fairytale rom-com mashup is total magic! Swoon-worthy from start to finish!
--Julie Murphy, New York Times best-selling author of IF THE SHOE FITS and DUMPLIN'
PRAISE FOR BY THE BOOK You'll be blushing and crushing until the very end.
--TheSkimm
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS If The Shoe Fits encompasses everything I love about rom-coms. I laughed, I swooned, I smiled. Another hit for Julie Murphy!
--Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times best-selling author of IT ENDS WITH US, UGLY LOVE, and VERITY
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS If the Shoe Fits is so much more than a modern retelling of a classic tale. It's a swoon-worthy slow burn romance that's filled with heart and humor.
--Farrah Rochon, USA Today best-selling author of THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS [An] inventive Cinderella retelling, Murphy cleverly blends the conventions of fairy tales and reality TV to create an incisive commentary on both...readers interested in a smart exploration of the intersection of romance and reality TV will be overjoyed.
--Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS A refreshing take on the classic Cinderella story.
--Forbes
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS An enchanting Cinderella-inspired story.
--Culturess
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS Forget the animated Cinderella! If the Shoe Fits brings a fresh, charming, and deeply empowering perspective to the classic fairy tale.
--Katharine McGee, New York Times best-selling author of AMERICAN ROYALS
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS In Murphy's breezy and fun rom-com, there's enough of Cinderella in the story to be charming, yet overall it sparkles like an exciting new tale. indy is immensely lovable, and readers will root for all her dreams to come true. Murphy brings the wit, sensitivity, and imagination that has made her a YA star to the start of her adult romance Meant to Be series.
--Booklist
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS In this charming and modern retelling of Cinderella, Murphy hits the mark again with a body-positive novel that makes everyone feel included.
--School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR IF THE SHOE FITS Murphy's adult debut is a binge-worthy modern take on Cinderella. Readers will love Cindy and Henry's back-and-forth banter; when the duo find ruses to sneak away for some time alone with each other, hearts will melt.
--Library Journal
PRAISE FOR THE MEANT TO BE COLLECTION Accolades
USA Today Bestseller
GMA Buzz Book
Amazon Book of the Month
Amazon Best Book of 2022
Apple Best Book of the Month
Apple Best Book of 202
2Indie Next Pick
#1 Library Reads Pick
A Popsugar Best Romance Book of Summer 2021
A Country Living Best New Book
The Root Books We Can't Wait to Read
Bustle Most Anticipated Book
Buzzfeed Best Book
Harper's Bazaar Best Romantic Books of 2022
"Irresistible! The adorable banter and undeniable chemistry in this reimagining of The Little Mermaid will have you falling in love with Ariel and Eric all over again." --Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hookup Plan
"Zoraida Córdova brings everything we love about The Little Mermaid to this romantic tale. The Little Mermaid meets Daisy Jones and the Six in this immersive and romantic tale of two musicians chasing their dreams and falling in love along the way. You'll want to be part of this world!" --Alexis Daria, international bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola
