Prevent the Magic Castle Playland from closing its gates for good.
The Messy, Magical Summer of Hot Dog Girl If you’re looking for a queer YA rom-com that feels like a sticky summer day at a rinky-dink amusement park, look no further than Jennifer Dugan’s debut novel, . It’s a story about "disaster bi" energy, questionable decision-making, and the realization that sometimes the "perfect" plan is the one that completely falls apart. The Setup: Pirates, Princesses, and Meat Suits Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
Get her best friend, Seeley, over a rough breakup. Prevent the Magic Castle Playland from closing its
It is very real. From awkward encounters to convoluted "fake dating" plots, Dugan nails the feeling of being a teen and "running headfirst into walls". The Setup: Pirates, Princesses, and Meat Suits Get
According to reviews from sites like Magical Reads and Vicky Who Reads , this is a must-read if you enjoy:
Elouise (Lou) Parker is determined to have an epic summer before her senior year. She has three main goals: Nick, the park’s "Diving Pirate".
Lou is a "disaster bisexual" in the truest sense—she is impulsive, frequently stuck in her own head, and prone to "scheming like a twelve-year-old". While some reviewers found her selfishness frustrating, many others praised her as a refreshingly realistic portrayal of a messy teen who has to face the consequences of her own actions.