Amelia, If Only

Amelia Applebaum isn’t in love with Walter Holland. He just happens to be her favorite moderately famous, chaotically bisexual YouTuber. Who she just happened to invite to prom. (But it’s fine. No, for real. If you delete the post, it didn’t happen.)

Okay, maybe her friends are right: She’s slightly parasocially infatuated. But Amelia just knows sparks would fly—if only she could connect with Walter for real.

If only he would host a meet and greet.
If only it were just a short road trip away.
And if only Amelia could talk her best friends into making it the perfect last hurrah before graduation—even her newly single, always-cynical, guitar-toting best friend Natalie.

One thing’s for sure: All roads lead to butterflies. But what if Amelia’s butterflies aren’t for Walter at all?

From beloved author Becky Albertalli comes a tender, laugh-out-loud exploration of the messy, beautiful space between friendship and something more. This is a story about the people we think we want, the people we’ve known all along, and the courage it takes to see what’s been right in front of us. Perfect for fans of contemporary YA romance that feels real—full of road trip playlists, late-night conversations, and those heart-stopping moments when everything shifts.

Whether you’re browsing for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for a young reader navigating identity, friendship, and first love, Amelia, If Only is a warm, witty reminder that sometimes the best love stories are the ones we never saw coming.

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