Charming as a Verb

But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to theNorth American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. Perfectfor fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone.He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, thedutiful first-generation Haitian son, and the trusted dog walker for hiswealthy New York City neighbors. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition toattend his dream college, Columbia University. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense”classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honestdog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image atschool. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something moresurprising than either of them ever bargained for. . . . This is a sharply funny and insightful novel about the countlesshustles we have to keep from doing the hardest thing: being ourselves.