We Used To Be Magic

A dazzling debut cinematic romance set in NYC's fashion world

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Pub Date 30 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 30 Jan 2025
Hachette Children's Group | Orion Children's Books

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What if the universe wants two people to be together, but they're too messed up to notice? A cinematic slow-burn 'Brits in New York' Next Great Love Story that's perfect for YA fans of Normal People, Ali Hazelwood and One Day.

'I'll come back.' I tell him, squeezing his hand. 'Of course I will.'
'You have to. You don't want to offend the universe after it put in so much work to get you here.'
'Right.' I smile. 'Except I thought you didn't believe in that stuff?'
'Yeah, well, life happens. You happened.'

Rookie model, Audrey, is navigating the dizzying bright lights of New York for the first time as Ezra - no stranger to the city, returns from studying abroad with a broken nose and a broken heart. Their connection is instant, smouldering and all-consuming. But when Audrey is confronted with the darker facets of the fashion industry and Ezra's past proves impossible to outrun, will it be enough?

Fate brought them together, but it might also tear them apart . . .

This gorgeous 'will they, won't they' dual POV romance is irresistible escapism in the most glamorous New York package - perfect for Valentines Day. Scintillatingly hot yet endearing flawed characters strut (and stumble) right off the page as Audrey and Ezra's tension fizzes throughout.

What if the universe wants two people to be together, but they're too messed up to notice? A cinematic slow-burn 'Brits in New York' Next Great Love Story that's perfect for YA fans of Normal People, ...


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ISBN 9781510113350
PRICE £9.99 (GBP)
PAGES 336

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This book is a heartfelt, slow-burn masterpiece that captures the chaos of young love. Audrey and Ezra are deeply flawed yet irresistibly magnetic characters whose chemistry leaps off the page with every smouldering glance and sharp exchange. Their connection feels raw and unfiltered, making you ache for them even as their insecurities and struggles threaten to pull them apart. Yet, amidst the turmoil, there’s a spark of hope that keeps you turning the pages, rooting for these two to find their way. It’s equal parts glamorous escapism and deeply relatable emotion. You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, and by the end, you might just believe in the universe’s meddling hand.

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this book oh my god I LOVE LOVE LOVE!

this book is about a rookie model called audery, who is navigating New York for the first time. and then Ezra who is no stranger to the city who returns from studying abroad and he comes back with a broken heart. auderys and Ezras connection is instant.

I loved this book thank you for allowing me to read this!

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I NEED A BONUS CHAPTER NOW!!!!!

This is a beautifully written story about a 18yo old girl who has just become model and an 18yo guy who has a broken heart and a messy family, both British discovering their way around New York.

What I loved the most about the book is how real these characters felt. They are young and awkward but feel so much so deeply. This isn’t a romance story but it’s a story about them finding themselves in this new world and finishing each other in the process.

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Raced through this in a couple of days (might have been quicker had I not had two shifts at the bookstore to fit in the middle) - pure One Day/Sally Rooney vibes, I loved it.

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