The Fall of Whit Rivera

By: Crystal Maldonado

Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal

Could you plan the Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out.

Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), so when they’re forced to organize the fall formal together, it's a literal disaster. Sparks fly as Whitney—type-A, passionate, a perfectionist, and a certified sweater-weather fanatic—butts heads with Zay, a dry, relaxed skater boy who takes everything in stride. But not all of those sparks are bad. . . .

Has their feud been a big misunderstanding all along?

Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also tackles weightier topics like PCOS, chronic illness, sexuality, fatphobia, Latine identity, and class. Funny, honest, insightful, romantic, and poignant, it is classic Crystal Maldonado—and it will have her legion of fans absolutely swooning.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

"Meaningful. . . Multidimensional. . . An important addition to YA literature."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A celebration of love in all its forms—family, friends, romance, and (especially!) self. Whit Rivera's wry, optimistic voice will linger happily in your mind long after you turn the last page."—Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera

"Satisfying and delightful... Maldonado shines!"—Kelly Jensen, editor and author of (Don't) Call Me Crazy, Body Talk, and Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World

The perfect YA for Fall

Super cute ya that follows Whit Rivera in her senior year of High School. The summer before school starts she is diagnosed with PCOS and we are taken through the journey of managing and learning about this new change in her life. This book has a broad spectrum of representation with queer characters (Whit herself is Bi), characters with type 1 diabetes, autism and much more. If you’re a fan of PSLs and Gilmore Girls this one is for you!

Yes for thick latinas

Represented and celebrated! This author never fails to warm my heart and help me enjoy myself. Perfect for fall and all things autumn. Give it a go!

Amazing Read !!!

This story has a bit of everything culture, romance, identity and awareness. I definitely look forward to adding this book to my classroom library and recommend it to my students!