Fireworks

From the New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days and How to Love comes a stunning new contemporary novel—all about boy bands, girl bands, best friends, and first love—perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson. It was always meant to be Olivia. She’s the talented one, the one who’s been training to be a star her whole life. Her best friend, Dana, is the levelheaded one, always on the sidelines, cheering Olivia on. But everything changes when Dana tags along with Olivia to Orlando for the weekend, where superproducer Guy Monroe is holding auditions for a new singing group, and Dana is discovered too. Dana, who’s never sung more than Olivia’s backup. Dana, who wasn’t even looking for fame. Next thing she knows, she and Olivia are training to be pop stars, and Dana is falling for Alex, the earnest, endlessly talented boy who’s destined to be the next big thing. It should be a dream come true, but as the days of grueling practice and constant competition take their toll, things between Olivia and Dana start to shift . . . and there’s only room at the top for one girl. For Olivia, it’s her chance at her dream. For Dana, it’s a chance to escape a future that seems to be closing in on her. And for these lifelong best friends, it’s the adventure of a lifetime—if they can make it through. Set in evocative 1990s Orlando, Fireworks brings to life the complexity of friendship, the excitement of first love, and the feeling of being on the verge of greatness. One life-changing audition. Two best friends. Only one spot in the limelight. Best Friends to Rivals: Lifelong friends Olivia and Dana have always been a team. But when a singing competition puts them head-to-head for a single spot on tour, their bond is tested like never before. Pop Star Romance: Dana wasn’t looking for love, especially not with Alex, the talented star of a rival boy band. But their connection is undeniable, even when the industry tries to keep them apart. Coming of Age: For Dana, this is more than a shot at fame—it’s a chance to escape her future and discover who she’s meant to be, with or without a microphone. 90s Throwback: From boy band posters to the fashion and sound of the times, this story is steeped in the irresistible nostalgia of the 1990s.