Charming as a Verb

But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University.

There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy.

From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the

North American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. Perfect

for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. 

Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone.

He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, the

dutiful first-generation Haitian son, and the trusted dog walker for his

wealthy New York City neighbors. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to

attend his dream college, Columbia University.

There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense”

classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honest

dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at

school. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself.

Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more

surprising than either of them ever bargained for.

This is a sharply funny and insightful novel about the countless

hustles we have to keep from doing the hardest thing: being ourselves.

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