Originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, and adapted to Can’t-Wait Wednesday by Tressa at Wishful Endings, Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
This week I am waiting on
More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood
Publication Date: August 4th, 2020
Goodreads Summary
For fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han, a sweetly funny YA rom-com debut about falling in love, familial expectations, and being a Renaissance Man.
Danyal Jilani doesn’t lack confidence. He may not be the smartest guy in the room, but he’s funny, gorgeous, and going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn’t approve of his career choice, but that hardly matters. What does matter is the opinion of Danyal’s longtime crush, the perfect-in-all-ways Kaval, and her family, who consider him a less than ideal arranged marriage prospect.
When Danyal gets selected for Renaissance Man–a school-wide academic championship–it’s the perfect opportunity to show everyone he’s smarter than they think. He recruits the brilliant, totally-uninterested-in-him Bisma to help with the competition, but the more time Danyal spends with her…the more he learns from her…the more he cooks for her…the more he realizes that happiness may be staring him right in his pretty face.
There’s something so satisfying about reading a book where the protagonist is so determined to believe that they’re meant to be with one person, only to realise that the person he truly wants is standing right in front of him. The idea of Danyal recruiting Bisma to help him with these championships sounds fun but more than that I can’t wait to see how their friendship develops throughout the book.
What’s your most anticipated book?
My Midnight Musing 
I totally agree with what you said about the plot. Those kind of reads are so fun!
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I’m a sucker for cute contemporaries. 😀
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Oh, yes! I like these kinds of story lines too. I hope you enjoy it when you read it. I think I will have to read it too! Happy Reading.
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It is such an adorable trope and always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
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I love the sounds of this one! Thanks for sharing it.
My CWW
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It sounds incredible!!
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This book is a new one to me but does look like a fun book and I love books that start with a friendship! I hope you enjoy this one when it comes out!
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I’m glad I didn’t brush past this book, and any friends to lovers romance is a hit in my book. 😀
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ohh this sounds really good! I’ll definitely add this too!
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Glad I could contribute to your tbr list haha.
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I find it funny that they mention that this might be perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han since, based on the cover and blurb, those names definitely sprung to mind! 😀 Hope you get the chance to read it, Lois! 😀
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Everything about the book screams cute contemporary romance with a sprinkle of heart.
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