In "Love & Other Natural Disasters" by Katharine Chin, a romantic comedy unfolds when a climate-obsessed college student, who is trying to make a difference in the world, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. After a disastrous blind date with a charming but clueless environmental activist, she decides to team up with him to navigate both their personal and environmental challenges. As they tackle their differences and the chaos of their surroundings, they discover that love can blossom even in the most tumultuous of circumstances. The story balances humor, romance, and poignant reflections on sustainability and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .

Misa Sugiura's ancestors include a poet, a priestess, a samurai, and a stowaway. Her first novel, It's Not Like It's a Secret, was the winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for YA Literature. Her second novel, This Time Will be Different, is the HarperCollins Children's Books Lead Read for Summer 2019. Misa lives under a giant oak tree in Silicon Valley with her husband, two sons, two cats, and a graybanded king snake. Visit her online at www. misasugiura. com.