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 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, 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 - against the wishes of her strict parents - Amalia's world is thrown into chaos. Forever the dutiful friend, she agrees to help set Mae up with the hottest boy in class: Kasun. The only problem? He's Amalia's secret crush.

Adopting the role of wingwoman, Amalia does her best to navigate an unfamiliar world of parties and romantic drama. Meanwhile, she grows closer to Kasun's best mates, Jake and Laeli, who frustrate and intrigue her in equal measure.

When misunderstandings (and secret kisses) threaten to derail relationships, Amalia is left more confused than ever. Who does she really want to be with? Can the set-up girl ever become the main character of the story?

A feel-good romantic comedy of errors, where the road to love rarely runs straight!

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
- Books with same kind of feels as Heartstopper, Anything But Fine, I'm Not Really Here and Better than the Movies
- A book club read that will be fun and inspire discussion