Emma K. Ohland
Here Goes Nothing
A fun yet thought-provoking modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Eighteen-year-old Beatrice has never been a fan of her neighbor Bennie, but when Beatrice’s beloved younger sister starts dating one of Bennie’s closest friends, Beatrice is drawn into their social circle.
As Beatrice wrestles with increasingly confusing feelings for Bennie, her usually close relationship with her sister is fraying, her grief over their mother’s death is simmering in the background, and she’s overwhelmed by looming senior-year decisions about what she wants to do with her life.
But after a crisis arises, Beatrice must figure out how to process past traumas and open up to the possibilities of the future.
Carolrhoda Lab
Young Adult Fiction
Age 13+
272 pp | US$ 19.99
hc | 140 x 210 mm
Publication: November 2024
Author: Emma K. Ohland
All rights available, excl. Chinese (simpl. & compl.), Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
- Interview with the Author
- Book trailer
- A modern retelling of 'Much Ado About Nothing', featuring an enemies-to-lovers arc, one of the most popular rom com tropes in the YA market
- As much a story about family and identity as it is a love story
- Shakespeare retellings, remixes, and modernisations remain popular
Awards
“Finally, another entry for the delicious genre of Shakespeare stories in modern-day high school! . . . This novel ultimately expands past the relationship bubble. It’s about finding one’s identity, addressing personal sexuality, and discovering what one wants in the world with so many labels. A feisty queer retelling of a classic, perfect for a teach-along or lesson enhancement.”—School Library Journal, 1 November 2024
“Readers will root for high schooler Beatrice to get out of her own way and find happiness in this entertaining reimagining of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. . . Knowledge of Shakespeare isn’t necessary to appreciate this drama-filled enemies-to-lovers plot that tackles themes of girl power, sisterhood, and confronting abusive romantic partners, and includes discussions surrounding the broad spectrum of sexuality and post-high school life.”—Publishers Weekly, 23 September 2024
“The Shakespeare retelling that YA romance dreams are made of, staying true to the original story while somehow feeling like its own singularly modern, refreshingly relevant journey through complex friendships, sisterhood, queer identity, and unexpected love.” —Kaitlyn Hill, author of Wild About You
“Perfect for people who’ve felt stuck on the outside, Emma Ohland’s Here Goes Nothing embraces the difficulty in finding and accepting yourself. A heartfelt and queer retelling full of characters to love.” —Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books
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