Meet Cute

Whether or not you believe in fate, or luck, or love at first sight, every romance has to start somewhere. Meet Cute is an anthology of original short stories featuring tales of “how they first met” from some of today’s most popular YA authors.

Readers will experience Nina LaCour’s beautifully written piece about two Bay Area girls meeting via a cranky customer service Tweet, Sara Shepard’s glossy tale about a magazine intern and a young rock star, Nicola Yoon’s imaginative take on break-ups and make-ups, Katie Cotugno’s story of two teens hiding out from the police at a house party, and Huntley Fitzpatrick’s charming love story that begins over iced teas at a diner. There’s futuristic flirting from Kass Morgan and Katharine McGee, a riveting transgender heroine from Meredith Russo, a subway missed connection moment from Jocelyn Davies, and a girl determined to get out of her small town from Ibi Zoboi. Jennifer Armentrout writes a sweet story about finding love from a missing library book, Emery Lord has a heartwarming and funny tale of two girls stuck in an airport, Dhonielle Clayton takes a thoughtful, speculate approach to pre-destined love, and Julie Murphy dreams up a fun twist on reality dating show contestants.

This incredibly talented group of authors brings us a collection of stories that are at turns romantic and witty, epic and everyday, heartbreaking and real.

From chance encounters in airports and diners to futuristic dating apps and reality TV, how does love begin?

• All-Star Author Collection: Featuring original stories from YA powerhouses like Nicola Yoon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Nina LaCour, Sara Shepard, and Julie Murphy.
• LGBTQ+ Romance: Discover heartwarming stories of girls falling in love in airports and online, plus a powerful and riveting story centered on a transgender heroine.
• Contemporary & Sci-Fi Stories: Whether it’s a missed connection on the subway, hiding from the cops at a party, or finding a match through a futuristic dating app, these tales span genres.
• Diverse Voices and Characters: From a girl determined to leave her small town to a fated love on a magical island, this anthology celebrates a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.