The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding

' The Summer of Jordi Perez is a confectionary delight. And to the fat girls who are sidelined in almost every romantic comedy? It’s a love letter.' 'This book is funny, empowering, and romantic, without downplaying the role of platonic friendships. Is this just Abby’s summer of fashion? Or will it truly be The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles)? Can Abby find a way to reconcile her positive yet private sense of self with the image that other people have of her? Is it possible Abby's finally in her own story?īut when Jordi's photography puts Abby in the spotlight, it feels like a betrayal, rather than a starring role.

Suddenly, she doesn't feel like a sidekick. She's somehow managed to befriend Jax, a lacrosse-playing bro type who needs help in a project that involves eating burgers across L.A.'s eastside. She's competing against the girl she's kissing to win a paid job at the boutique. Then again, nothing is going as expected this summer. She also knows that Jordi documents her whole life in photographs, while Abby would prefer to stay behind the scenes. Abby knows it's a big no-no to fall for a colleague. She doesn't expect to fall for her fellow intern, Jordi Perez. When she lands a prized internship at her favorite local boutique, she’s thrilled to take her first step into her dream career.

While her friends and sister have plunged headfirst into the world of dating and romances, Abby has stayed focused on her plus-size style blog and her dreams of taking the fashion industry by storm. Seventeen, fashion-obsessed, and gay, Abby Ives has always been content playing the sidekick in other people's lives.

The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding