Joya Goffney's writing is deeply influenced by her experiences growing up in a small East Texas town. Her formative years were marked by a penchant for challenging herself with daring to-do list items, a spirit that directly inspired her debut novel. With a keen interest in Black social psychology, her work often delves into the complexities of human connection and personal growth. She explores the intersection of individual psychology and social dynamics, creating narratives that are both insightful and relatable.
Set in a world where romance is highly sought after, this book weaves a captivating tale that explores love's complexities and challenges. The narrative delves into the characters' emotional journeys, highlighting their desires and struggles in a society that prioritizes romantic connections. With engaging storytelling and relatable themes, it promises to resonate with readers looking for heartfelt and compelling romantic experiences.
"Monique lives a perfect life - a preacher's daughter and the girlfriend of the town's golden boy. But it's not that simple. She's torn between her parents who want the pure virginal daughter, and her boyfriend, Dom, who wants to explore the more intimate side of their relationship. Tired of waiting, her boyfriend breaks up with her, spurring Monique to discover she has a medical condition that makes her far from perfect and she concocts a plan to fix her body and win him back. With the help of her frenemy, Sasha, the overly zealous church girl Monique's mum pushes her to hang out with, and Reggie, the town's not-so-good boy, Monique must go on trips to unknown and uncomfortable places to find the treatment that will help her. But in doing so, she must face some home truths: maybe she shouldn't be fixing her body to please a boy, maybe Sasha is the friend she needed all along and maybe Reggie isn't so bad at all"--Publisher's description
A passionate, hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom debut full of juicy secrets and leap-off-the-page chemistry about how we choose to live our lives and what it means to live your truth. For fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Sun is Also a Star.