AS IF ON CUE
Simon & Schuster BFYR
Cover Art: Carolina Melis
Design: Krista Vossen
A pair of fierce foes are forced to work together to save the arts at their school in this swoony YA enemies-to-lovers romance that fans of Jenny Han and Morgan Matson are sure to adore.
Lifelong rivals Natalie and Reid have never been on the same team. So when their school’s art budget faces cutbacks, of course Natalie finds herself up against her nemesis once more. She’s fighting to direct the school’s first ever student-written play, but for her small production to get funding, the school’s award-winning band will have to lose it. Reid’s band. And he has no intention of letting Natalie’s show go on.
But when their rivalry turns into an all-out prank war that goes too far, Natalie and Reid have to face the music—resulting in the worst compromise. Writing and directing a musical. Together. At least if they deliver a sold-out show, the school board will reconsider next year’s band and theater budget. Everyone wins.
Except Natalie and Reid.
Because after spending their entire lives in competition, they have absolutely no idea how to be co-anything. And they certainly don’t know how to deal with the feelings that are inexplicably, weirdly, definitely developing between them…
PRAISE
"As If on Cue is an absolute delight from beginning to end, one that Marisa Kanter infuses with so much musical theater joy. Natalie and Reid are impossible not to love, whether they’re at each other’s throats, slowly warming up to each other, or fighting their undeniable chemistry. The enemies-to-lovers romcom of my dreams."
— Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow
“A showstopping follow-up to Kanter’s phenomenal debut, As If on Cue delivers unforgettable swoons, banter, and heart. This book deserves a standing ovation.”
— Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books
"Filled with witty banter, a sweet romance, and Kanter's signature complex family and friendship dynamics, As If on Cue is an uplifting celebration of the arts with a love story that will melt your heart. This book made my inner theatre kid so happy!"
— Cameron Lund, author of Heartbreakers and Fakers
"Hilarious, swoony, and full of delicious banter and theater kid feels, Kanter has penned rivals-to-lovers perfection. It is impossible not to fall in love with Natalie’s vibrant voice, complicated emotions, and unbridled passion for her art. Watching Natalie and Reid discover their feelings for each other through pranks, competition, and collaboration immediately captured my heart. This book is absolute instant favorite. I’m on Team Natareid forever!"
— Auriane Desombre, author of I Think I Love You
"Swoony, hilarious, and full of unforgettable banter, As If on Cue is the enemies to lovers romcom we’ve all been waiting for. Kanter’s love of theater shines through on every page, and Natalie and Reid had me rooting for them from the start."
— Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do