Book announcement

 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be writing more rom-coms!

Lily Chu’s DROP DEAD, about an obituary writer whose career and romantic life get turned upside down when she accidentally prints an obit for a famous recluse who, as it turns out, is still very much alive, to Mary Altman at Sourcebooks, in a nice deal, for publication in spring 2025, by Carrie Pestritto at Laura Dail Literary Agency.

Audio rights to Louise Quayle at Audible Originals, with Allison Carroll editing, in a major deal, for publication in summer 2024.

The Comeback is on NetGalley

The Comeback is available on NetGalley today with copies for the first 200 readers! It’s first-come first-served. The audio version was named one of Audible’s Best of 2022.

The Comeback is about Ari, an ambitious lawyer who falls in love (secretly!) with a K-pop idol and has:

• Jihoon, the hottest and sweetest of heroes

• Hidden identity / secret relationship

• Fame and celebrity

• Choosing your own path

• Parental expectations

• Sisterhood and friendship

The Comeback - Best of 2022

I’m thrilled that The Comeback was chosen as one of the Best of 2022 by Audible! You can find a full list of the amazing audiobooks on this list here.

"Phillipa Soo of Hamilton fame once again lends her voice to a funny, insightful, and deliciously romantic novel from Lily Chu. The Comeback follows an ambitious lawyer who unwittingly falls in love with a member of a popular K-pop band—and must decide what she’s willing to risk for her happiness once their relationship goes viral and she experiences the darker side of his fan base. Chu delivers a beautiful story that weaves together complex issues of mental health, fame, cultural expectations, and anti-Asian racism while also making you swoon and laugh." —Margaret H.