Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang

• Romance
• Young adult
• Travel

Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang is a charming young adult contemporary romance that blends enemies-to-lovers chemistry, travel, family, cultural identity, and coming-of-age themes. The story follows Leah Zhang, a seventeen-year-old who has spent her entire life in Los Angeles and feels increasingly disconnected from her Chinese heritage. After an embarrassing incident at her cousin's wedding, her parents send her on a two-week travel program across China.

Leah expects the trip to be an escape, but things become complicated when she discovers that her former classmate and least favorite person, Cyrus Sui, is also participating. With their history of rivalry and unresolved resentment, spending time together is the last thing Leah wants. Yet as they travel through China's cities and provinces, their relationship slowly begins to change.

Filled with enemies-to-lovers romance, travel, family, friendship, cultural identity, self-discovery, and witty romantic comedy, the novel explores what it means to reconnect with your roots while learning to embrace your authentic self. It is an especially appealing read for fans of Jenny Han-style YA romance and feel-good coming-of-age stories.

For readers in Bangladesh who enjoy YA romance, Asian representation, travel stories, and contemporary rom-coms, Never Thought I'd End Up Here is a delightful addition to an English book collection. Order your copy online from Book Beavers and discover this bestselling Ann Liang romance.