

Dietrich’s debut is impressive, provocative, and a clever take on well-worn romantic tropes. As they explore this unexpected desire, they attempt to complete their mission, knowing one of them will die when Juliet makes her choice. Caden has everything planned out-until he and Dylan fall for each other. Narrator Caden is a “Nice,” Dylan is a “Bad,” and Juliet is a genius with a bright future ahead of her. But nothing is as it seems: the guys are actually secret agents, trained to follow a script and fulfill specific romantic roles, and whoever doesn’t win his target’s love will be killed by his ruthless employer. In this subversive take on the quintessential YA love triangle, two guys-the clean-cut boy next door and the brooding bad boy-compete for a girl’s affections.
