The Jasmine Project
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The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland
Jenny Han meets The Bachelorette in this effervescent YA romantic comedy about a Korean-American adoptee who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a competition for her heart, as orchestrated by her overbearing, loving family.
Ireland's debut is like receiving a perfectly composed text message from your crush-it's wickedly charming, warm, self-assured, and incredibly swoony! I loved it! -- justin areynolds bestselling author of OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS
A sparkling, witty, warm-hearted gem of a debut. You'll love Jasmine even more than her family does. -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ONE OF US LYING
Such an uplifting read! Jasmine's the perfect person to root for and I absolutely adored her family. This is the type of book you want to hug! -- Loan Le, author of A PHO LOVE STORY
Ireland, Meredith. The Jasmine Project. 400p. S. & S. Sept. 2021. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781534477025. POP
Gr 7 Up-Jasmine has lived her life in the shadows. She feels inadequate compared to her sister, inhibited by her large Filipino-Italian-Korean-Dominican family, and insufficient for her boyfriend. So, when said boyfriend dumps her, after not-so-subtle cheating, she's crushed. In an effort to bring back her confidence, the entirety of her family brainstorms and creates a bachelorette-style competition. Behind her back. Within days, three boys begin competing for her affection. But will they be enough to restore years of damage to Jasmine's self-esteem? Or worse, will the scheme be revealed, and the secret blown? Swoon-worthy heroes set off a hesitant-yet-idealistic heroine in this tale of family, friendship, and of course, romance. Jasmine's emotions are authentic and real and relatable. Between the inevitable-yet-earth-shattering climax, the masterful character development, and Ireland's uncanny knack for hitting close to home, this story will keep readers turning the pages. VERDICT Add this to all collections serving teens.-Moksha Davaloor, Carroll H.S. Lib., Southlake, TX -- School Library Journal * September 2021 *
A sweet story of discovering your own worth and finding someone worthy of you. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
Ireland pens a refreshing YA contemporary about a young girl finding herself and taking a stance to finally live on her own terms. Jasmine has been in a relationship with her high-school boyfriend for four years, and she is content in their relationship. After graduation, they have plans to move in together and begin their happily ever after. Unknown to Jas-but well known to her extended family-Jasmine's boyfriend has been cheating on her and wants to take a summer break to reassess their relationship. Enter Jasmine's meddling family as they introduce three boys to Jasmine a la The Bachelorette to prove to Jasmine that she is deserving of love. This light and spirit-lifting tale weaves family, love, and uncertainty into a classic coming-of-age story. Jasmine and her blended family are the centerpieces as Ireland depicts a family that seemingly has nothing in common but are connected through their love and devotion to one another. To better shape her world and make her characters multidimensional, Ireland makes great use of podcast transcripts and family group chats, which add a pop of color to Jasmine's perspective. This charming read is sure to lure readers in with its promise of romance, but it will truly capture hearts with its affectionate exploration of family. -- Booklist STARRED Review * September 15, 2021 *
A sparkling, witty, warm-hearted gem of a debut. You'll love Jasmine even more than her family does. -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ONE OF US LYING
Such an uplifting read! Jasmine's the perfect person to root for and I absolutely adored her family. This is the type of book you want to hug! -- Loan Le, author of A PHO LOVE STORY
Ireland, Meredith. The Jasmine Project. 400p. S. & S. Sept. 2021. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781534477025. POP
Gr 7 Up-Jasmine has lived her life in the shadows. She feels inadequate compared to her sister, inhibited by her large Filipino-Italian-Korean-Dominican family, and insufficient for her boyfriend. So, when said boyfriend dumps her, after not-so-subtle cheating, she's crushed. In an effort to bring back her confidence, the entirety of her family brainstorms and creates a bachelorette-style competition. Behind her back. Within days, three boys begin competing for her affection. But will they be enough to restore years of damage to Jasmine's self-esteem? Or worse, will the scheme be revealed, and the secret blown? Swoon-worthy heroes set off a hesitant-yet-idealistic heroine in this tale of family, friendship, and of course, romance. Jasmine's emotions are authentic and real and relatable. Between the inevitable-yet-earth-shattering climax, the masterful character development, and Ireland's uncanny knack for hitting close to home, this story will keep readers turning the pages. VERDICT Add this to all collections serving teens.-Moksha Davaloor, Carroll H.S. Lib., Southlake, TX -- School Library Journal * September 2021 *
A sweet story of discovering your own worth and finding someone worthy of you. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
Ireland pens a refreshing YA contemporary about a young girl finding herself and taking a stance to finally live on her own terms. Jasmine has been in a relationship with her high-school boyfriend for four years, and she is content in their relationship. After graduation, they have plans to move in together and begin their happily ever after. Unknown to Jas-but well known to her extended family-Jasmine's boyfriend has been cheating on her and wants to take a summer break to reassess their relationship. Enter Jasmine's meddling family as they introduce three boys to Jasmine a la The Bachelorette to prove to Jasmine that she is deserving of love. This light and spirit-lifting tale weaves family, love, and uncertainty into a classic coming-of-age story. Jasmine and her blended family are the centerpieces as Ireland depicts a family that seemingly has nothing in common but are connected through their love and devotion to one another. To better shape her world and make her characters multidimensional, Ireland makes great use of podcast transcripts and family group chats, which add a pop of color to Jasmine's perspective. This charming read is sure to lure readers in with its promise of romance, but it will truly capture hearts with its affectionate exploration of family. -- Booklist STARRED Review * September 15, 2021 *
Ireland, Meredith: - Meredith Ireland was born in Korea and adopted by a New York librarian. Her love of books started early and although she pursued both pre-med at Rollins College and law at the University of Miami, stories were her fate. She currently resides with her two children, and Bob, a carnival goldfish, who's likely a person. She writes young adult books, some of which you may like. The Jasmine Project is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781534477032 |
| ISBN 10 | 1534477039 |
| Title | The Jasmine Project |
| Author | Meredith Ireland |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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