Never Thought I`d End Up Here

Ann Liang, the author behind the rapid success of I Hope This Doesn't Find You, presents another delightful romantic comedy: Never Thought I'd End Up Here. The story focuses on Leah Zhang, a former model from Los Angeles, who has always called the city her home. This changes when her parents grow weary of her inadequate Mandarin and poor etiquette, deciding to send her on a rigorous two-week travel program throughout China. Amid this journey is a competition, with the winning pair receiving a coveted letter of recommendation to their ideal college. Much to Leah's dismay, she must team up with Cyrus, a cynical and sarcastic ex-classmate, who's become even more irritatingly charming over time. As they explore the beautiful provinces of China, Leah unexpectedly finds herself falling for the very boy she once considered intolerable, discovering a sense of belonging in a land she never expected, and reconnecting with parts of herself she thought she'd lost. For admirers of Jenny Han and Crazy Rich Asians, Never Thought I'd End Up Here is perfect for the trending BookTok audience and unfolds as a heartwarming journey of embracing one's true self and carving one's own path in life. Readers who enjoyed Liang's previous works, such as This Time It's Real, will find themselves enamored once more with her engaging storytelling and relatable characters.