The only thing worse than having a secret crush on the hottest boy in class? Setting him up with your best friend! A fresh and contemporary YA romantic comedy for fans of Alice Oseman, Tobias Madden, and Sophie Gonzales.

Notable Book: 2026 CBCA Book of the Year – Older Readers

Amalia's life runs like clockwork: school, family book club, and hanging out with her best (and only) friend, Mae. It's comfortable in its predictability.

So when Mae announces she's ready to start dating—despite her strict parents' wishes—Amalia's carefully ordered world is thrown into chaos. Ever the loyal friend, she agrees to help set Mae up with the hottest boy in class, Kasun.

There's just one problem.

Kasun is Amalia's secret crush.

Thrown into the role of wingwoman, Amalia finds herself navigating an unfamiliar world of parties, first romances, and teenage drama. Along the way, she grows closer to Kasun's best friends, Jake and Laeli, who frustrate and intrigue her in equal measure.

But when misunderstandings—and a few secret kisses—threaten to unravel everyone's relationships, Amalia is forced to confront the biggest question of all: who does she really want to be with? And can the girl who's always helping everyone else find love finally become the main character of her own story?

A heartfelt, funny, and wonderfully awkward romantic comedy where the path to love is anything but straightforward.

Praise for The Set-Up Girl

'Funny, romantic and relatable—a queer delight.' — Erin Gough, award-winning author of Amelia Westlake and Into the Mouth of the Wolf

'Utterly charming.' — Jodi McAlister, bestselling author of Valentine and Here For The Right Reasons

Perfect for YA readers looking for:

• A heartwarming romantic comedy filled with queer joy.
• Stories with the same feel as Heartstopper, Anything But Fine, I'm Not Really Here, and Better Than the Movies.
• A book club pick that's entertaining, relatable, and sure to spark discussion.