Super Fake Love Song
A story about a super insecure nerd who fakes being a rock star to get the girl of his dreams.
Cover art by the outstanding Timba Smits.
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Narrated by the amazing actor and voice talent veteran Raymond Lee.
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Animation by the wonderful folks at Plywood Pictures.
Selected as a best of 2020 by:
“The fun of this engrossing read (I found myself laughing out loud and admiring Yoon’s wordplay) is that underneath the slapstick lies a finely nuanced meditation on how we perform as ourselves.”
“EW has an exclusive first look at Super Fake Love Song, the next novel from Yoon, which finds the author returning to themes of identity, deception, and finding love in unexpected places.”
“Yoon captures the humor, the heart, and the universal anxieties—and possibilities—of trying on new identities in high school while also exploring microaggressions, toxic masculinity, bullying, parachute parenting, and classism…A clever, hilarious, and empathetic look at diverse teens exploring authenticity, identities, and code-switching.”
“In a novel filled with excellent writing, strong characterization, and abundant positive messages, perhaps the greatest strength of all is the emotional openness of the male characters.”
“Fans of Yoon's Frankly in Love (2019)—and there are legions—will enjoy this follow-up that similarly tries to reconcile romance with identity…You won't have to twist the truth to get them to pick this one up.”
“With this delectable comedy of errors, Yoon reaffirms his place in the pantheon of authors crafting smart, satisfying romantic fare for teens.”
“Yoon challenges stereotypes and tackles the age-old theme of being true to oneself, whether that self is a rock star or a nerd.”
“…Harsh revelations about humanity are softened by Sunny's loving, healthy relationships with male friends and delightful ‘fifteen going on fifty’ disposition (including ‘high-density memory foam slippers’ and cautionary asides). Yoon's colorful language and careful plotting enhance an effective, meaningful story about self-acceptance.”
9 languages & counting
In addition to North American English, Super Fake Love Song is available in Arabic, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and English (UK/Commonwealth).
English (UK Commonwealth)
Portuguese
Published by Penguin Young Readers, Putnam on September 10, 2019 under Penguin Young Readers, Putnam imprint. My editor is the incomparable Jen Klonsky.
