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Checking You Out by Jennifer Chen

Checking You Out by Jennifer Chen

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Format: Paperback (plain edges)

Pages: 320

Published: June 23, 2026

Estimated spice: Romantic

Goodreads rating: 3.2+

The Storygraph rating: 3.3+

Publisher description

XO, Kitty meets Dash & Lily in this rom com about two teens falling in love via letters left in their favorite library books - even if in real life they think they have nothing in common.

Lizzie Wei is a huge book nerd, and proud of it. And when she realizes there is a mysterious reader who has been checking out all of her favorite books from the library, she can’t help but get a crush on someone she’s never even met. Her friends make it their mission to find Lizzie’s long lost book soulmate and convince her to leave notes for her crush. But what if the person Lizzie is looking for, isn’t at all what she expects?

Dylan Lin loves reading, secretly anyway. Ever since a bullying incident at his last school, he’s hidden his love of fantasy novels, instead leaning into his jock persona. Now he's the tennis team captain, runs every day, and actively avoids reading. So, when he decides to start volunteering at a kitten nursery, and his super cute co-volunteer Lizzie asks if he likes reading, he says no. He never expects the look of complete and utter disappointment on Lizzie’s face.

Lizzie is certain her secret crush isn’t Dylan. It can’t be! But when he accidentally makes an obscure reference to her favorite book during their volunteer shift, she’s not so sure anymore. Can Lizzie forgive Dylan for lying? And can Dylan be brave enough to be himself?

Jennifer Chen’s Checking You Out is a contemporary romance about being true to yourself and celebrating what you love, because you just might find the perfect person to share it with.

Asian rep Books about books Contemporary Forced proximity High school Jennifer Chen June releases Paperback Romance Romantic Sale Underrepresented author Young adult

SKU/ISBN:

9781250396129

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  • A 3D mockup of the book 'Checking You Out' by Jennifer Chen, featuring a light blue cover with an illustration of a couple and a woman in a wheelchair. The book is shown at an angle on a pale pink background with a white heart logo in the top-left corner.
  • A book titled 'Checking You Out' by Jennifer Chen lies flat on a soft beige textured blanket, surrounded by white plush toys. The cover features a light blue background with an illustration of a young couple sitting on pink and blue chairs.
  • A paperback book titled 'Checking You Out' by Jennifer Chen lies on a soft beige textured blanket with white pom-pom garlands in the background. The cover is light blue with a colorful illustration of a couple sitting on a couch and a tennis racket.
  • The back cover of the book by Wednesday Books, photographed flat on a textured beige fabric background.
  • A hand holds a copy of the book 'Checking You Out' by Jennifer Chen, showing the front cover and spine against a cozy, textured cream background with white pom-pom garlands.
  • Book cover for 'Checking You Out' by Jennifer Chen, featuring an illustration of a couple lounging on a couch with books and a tennis racket, set against a light blue background on a pale pink backdrop.
  • A book review card for 'Praise for Jennifer Chen' by Wednesday Books, displayed on a light pink background with two white heart outlines in the corners. The card features a light blue background with black text and is centered.
  • Book cover of 'Checking You Out' with two people sitting on a couch, a cat, and books.