Things I Should Have Known

A sister's matchmaking leads to unexpected bonds and self-discovery.

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320 pages· 69,663 words· Est. 8 hour read· 690L

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Chloe Mitchell, a popular teen in Los Angeles, sets out to find a boyfriend for her autistic sister, Ivy. She targets Ethan, a sweet boy from Ivy's class, but the plan requires Chloe to spend time with Ethan's brother, David. As the foursome bonds over frozen yogurt and movies, Chloe faces unexpected challenges in her own love life. Will her quest for Ivy's happiness lead to her own revelations about love and identity?

From the publisher

An unforgettable story about autism, sisterhood, and first love that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Sophie Kinsella, and Sarah Dessen. New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things Julie Buxbaum raved: “I couldn’t put it down.” Meet Chloe Mitchell, a popular Los Angeles girl who’s decided that her older sister, Ivy, who’s on the autism spectrum, could use a boyfriend. Chloe already has someone in mind: Ethan Fields, a sweet, movie-obsessed boy from Ivy’s special needs class. Chloe would like to ignore Ethan’s brother, David, but she can’t–Ivy and Ethan aren’t comfortable going out on their own so Chloe and David have to tag along. Soon Chloe, Ivy, David, and Ethan form a quirky and wholly lovable circle. And as the group bonds over frozen yogurt dates and movie nights, Chloe is forced to confront her own romantic choices–and the realization that it’s okay to be a different kind of normal.

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