Alice Chen's Reality Check

Kara Loo and Jennifer Young have been writing together since high school, when they plotted out stories at slumber parties. Their game writing credits include the hit interactive fiction games Surviving High School from Electronic Arts and Choices: Stories You Play from Pixelberry Studios.

One of Goodreads’ New Romance Books to Heat Up Summer“Alice Chen is a funny, clever, and determined guide through this upside-down world of chaos, ambition, trust, and love.”—Elizabeth Mazer, BookPage“The authors excel at building tension in the central mystery and the enemies-to-lovers romance. . . . This is a satisfying genre blend that will appeal to readers who enjoy romantic suspense.”—Michelle Mistalski, Library Journal“Fake dating + reality TV drama + murder mystery = an absolutely addictive read. The sizzling chemistry between Alice and Daniel, the very real and personal stakes for Alice, and the danger lurking beneath the surface in the island paradise setting make this one heck of a page-turner. I loved this book!”—Mia P. Manansala, author of the award-winning Arsenic and Adobo “Fun, fast-paced, and immersive, Alice Chen’s Reality Check is packed with big laughs, major drama, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. This is a laugh-out-loud rom-com murder mystery that reality TV fans will devour!”—Lauren Kung Jessen, author of Yin Yang Love Song“This rom-com mystery will keep readers guessing until the very end. It’s the perfect read for reality TV fans.”—Julie Tieu, author of The Girl Most Likely To“Sweet, sexy, funny, intriguing—Alice Chen’s Reality Check is a bona fide winner. It’s a pleasure ride with a twisty mystery, a wry sense of humor, and an utterly charming romance.”—Steph Cha, award-winning author of Your House Will Pay“The perfect equation for a sizzling story: mystery + drama + romance. Haven’t had this much fun since my Academic Decathlon days!”—Jennifer J. Chow, Agatha Award–nominated author of Star-Crossed Egg Tarts