A Show for Two - by Tashie Bhuiyan

About the Book

All Mina Rahman wants is to finally win the Golden Ivy student film competition, get into her dream school, and leave New York City behind for good. When indie film star Emmitt Ramos enrolls in her high school under a secret identity to research his next role, he agrees to star in her short film for the competition--if she acts as his NYC tour guide. As Mina ventures across the five boroughs with Emmitt, the city she grew up in starts to look more like home than it ever has before. Suddenly, Mina's dreams--which once seemed impenetrable--begin to crumble, and she's forced to ask herself: is winning worth losing everything?

Book Synopsis

"Wholly heartwarming and enchanting." --Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends

New from the author of Counting Down with You comes a sparkling YA romance about an aspiring screenwriter who falls for the indie film star who goes undercover at her school.

All Mina Rahman wants is to finally win the Golden Ivy student film competition, get into her dream school, and leave New York City behind for good. When indie film star Emmitt Ramos enrolls in her high school under a secret identity to research his next role, he agrees to star in her short film for the competition...if she acts as his NYC tour guide.

As Mina ventures across the five boroughs with Emmitt, the city she grew up in starts to look more like home than it ever has before. Suddenly, Mina's dreams--which once seemed impenetrable--begin to crumble, and she's forced to ask herself: Is winning worth losing everything?

Praise for Counting Down with You
"I. Love. This. Book." --Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of Anger Is a Gift
"Steals your heart from start to finish." --Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of You Have a Match
"Hand to fans of Netflix hit Never Have I Ever." --Booklist

Review Quotes

"Wholly heartwarming and enchanting. A Show for Two pulls you on an absolutely breathless journey through New York City. You'll fall head-over-heels in love with these characters while they fall in love with each other. Tashie Bhuiyan is a force to be reckoned with." --Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends

"Tender and bittersweet, A Show for Two is an honest, clear-eyed look at the inevitability of pain even in the ferocious pursuit of happiness. You'll stand up and cheer for Mina Rahman." --Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of Shatter Me

"An endearing story of rediscovery that brings out tears of both laughter and heartbreak." --Kirkus Reviews

"Bhuiyan's tale covers Mina's emotional journey, ranging from heart wrenching to joyous... Many teens will relate to Mina's struggle and resolution." --Booklist

"A love letter to finding your passion without losing yourself." --SLJ

Praise for Counting Down with You

"I'm completely heart-eyed over this book. With a voice that blends pitch-perfect humor and tremendous compassion, Counting Down With You is an ode to anyone who's dreamed of a path different from the one carved out for them. A lovely, romantic debut that shimmers with hope." --Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow

"A witty, romantic, deeply insightful debut that steals your heart from start to finish. Only read this in public if you're prepared to laugh out loud, blush, and occasionally cry in front of strangers." --Emma Lord, author of Tweet Cute

"I. Love. This. Book. I adore the emotional depth that Bhuiyan gives to Karina, and I am reminded of the power of contemporary fiction to both shine a light and uplift those of us who have been largely ignored." --Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of Anger Is a Gift and Each of Us a Desert

"Tashie Bhuiyan has done an excellent job of portraying the conflicts faced by many South Asian diaspora kids in this debut. Counting Down with You is a must-have addition to any YA bookshelf." --Sabina Khan, author of Zara Hossain Is Here and The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali

"A brisk and buoyant YA romance anchored by well-drawn family dynamics and anxiety issues. I loved it!" --Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately