About this book
From the author of Some Girls Do and Hot Dog Girl comes a sweet and salty queer YA rom-com about two girls on a summer road trip in an ice cream truck. Fallon is Type A, looks before she leaps, and always has a plan (and a backup plan). Chloe is happy-go-lucky, flies by the seat of her pants, and always follows her bliss. The two girls used to be best friends, but last summer they hooked up right before Chloe left for college, and after a series of misunderstandings, they aren’t even speaking to each other. A year later, Chloe’s back home from school, and Fallon is doing everything in her power to avoid her. Which is especially difficult because their moms own a business together—a gourmet ice cream truck where both girls work. When a meeting with some promising potential investors calls their parents away at the last minute, it’s up to Fallon to work a series of important food truck festivals across the country. But she can’t do it alone, and Chloe is the only one available to help. Tensions heat up again between the two girls as they face a few unexpected detours—and more than a little roadside attraction. But maybe, just maybe, the best things in life can’t always be planned.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Melt With You" by Jennifer Dugan was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its LGBTQ+ themes and portrayal of teenage relationships. Specific complaints were raised during school board meetings, with some parents and community members arguing that the book was inappropriate for young readers. The ban reflects a broader trend of challenges against queer literature in educational settings, often led by local parent-teacher associations and conservative advocacy groups. As of now, the book remains banned in certain districts, with ongoing debates about its appropriateness in school curricula.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Sexual |
