<p><strong>"Wise‚ romantic‚ and painfully relatable."—Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda</strong></p><p><strong>From acclaimed author Laura Silverman comes a timely novel about a bisexual teen's struggle when academic success and romantic happiness pull him in opposite directions, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Tamara Ireland Stone.</strong></p><p>Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college résumé: first chair violinist, dedicated volunteer, active synagogue congregant, and expected valedictorian. He barely has time to think about a social life, let alone a relationship...until a failed calculus quiz puts his future on the line, forcing Ariel to enlist his classmate, Amir, as a tutor.</p><p>As the two spend more time together, Ariel discovers he may not like calculus, but he does like Amir. When he's with Amir, the crushing academic pressure fades away on, and a fuller and brighter world comes into focus. But college deadlines are still looming. And adding a new relationship to his long list of commitments may just push Ariel past his limit.</p><p>In a time where academic pressure on stressed teens couldn't be higher, You Asked for Perfect is a story full of empathy, honesty and heart for anyone who has ever questioned the price of perfection.</p><strong>The perfect present for readers who want:</strong><li>Books featuring anxiety for teens</li><li>Queer romance</li><li>Gay young adult fiction</li><li>Jewish representation</li><p><strong>Praise for You Asked for Perfect:</strong><br>An ALA Rainbow List Pick<br>2019 Books All Georgians Should Read List<br>2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Nominee<br>Chicago Public Library's Best Fiction for Older Readers List<br>"Who can resist <strong>a heartfelt romance</strong>?"—Booklist<br>"Silverman's novel <strong>hit me straight in the heart</strong>... It was powerful enough to make me want to be a better—yet still imperfect—person."—Bill Konigsberg, author of The Music of What Happens<br>"A coming-of-age novel that <strong>will charm readers</strong> with its relatable and diverse characters, quirky storyline, and interweaving of faith, queerness, and the everyday lives of seniors navigating the pressures of college applications, grades, and relationships. <strong>Heartwarming and engaging</strong>."—Kirkus</p>