Booksmart<\/i><\/b>\u00a0meets\u00a0<\/b>Phantom of the Megaplex<\/i><\/b>\u00a0in Zakiya N. Jamal’s debut enthralling enemies-to-lovers queer romance, set against the backdrop of a historic Black-owned movie theater, the quirky employees who work there, and the suburbs of Long Island. Perfect for fans of Leah Johnson and\u00a0<\/b>Today Tonight Tomorrow<\/i><\/b>.<\/b><\/p>\n
Lights. Camera. Love?<\/i><\/p>\n
Rochelle \u201cthe Shell\u201d Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellar grades, Rochelle\u2019s college application is missing that\u00a0extra<\/i>\u00a0special something: a job.<\/p>\n
When Rochelle gets an opportunity to work at Horizon Cinemas, the beloved Black-owned movie theater, she begrudgingly jumps at the chance to boost her chances at getting into her dream school. There\u2019s only one problem: Amira works there\u2026and is also her boss.<\/p>\n
Rochelle feels that working with Amira is its own kind of horror movie, but as the two begin working closely together, Rochelle starts to see Amira in a new light, one that may have her beginning to actually\u2026like<\/i>\u00a0her?<\/p>\n
But Horizon\u2019s in trouble, and when mysterious things begin happening that make Horizon\u2019s chances of staying open slimmer, it\u2019s up to the employees to solve the mystery before it\u2019s too late, but will love also find its way into the spotlight?<\/p>\n