The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman

Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Katy Upperman's debut novel Kissing Max Holden skillfully navigates the tenuous territory of bad influences, good friends, and complicated families. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea.With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jill starts spending more and more time with Max. But she can't resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. When Max climbs through her window one night, Jill knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help, but she doesn't know how.

After his father's stroke, Max Holden isn't himself. “Sarah Dessen fans rejoice-you are going to love Kissing Max Holden.Equal parts swoonworthy romance and deeply affecting family drama, this debut novel about the boy next door turned super hot bad boy will have readers hooked from the very first kiss. “Full of wit, humor, and spine-tingling smooches.” -Erin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road ” -Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan “Perfect for readers wanting a strong female character in a realistic romance. Over the course of the summer, their relationship begins to blossom, and what starts out as a friendship becomes so much more.īut as Elise and Mati grow closer, her family becomes more and more uncomfortable with their relationship, and their concerns all center on one fact-Mati is Afghan.īeautifully written, utterly compelling, and ultimately hopeful, The Impossibility of Us asks-how brave can you be when your relationship is questioned by everyone you love? When Elise meets Mati during a beachside walk, they quickly discover how much they have in common. But after her brother’s death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move to a sleepy coastal village to be closer to Elise’s sister-in-law and niece. The last thing Elise wants is to start over in a new town.

The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman